He recognized the signs of his own stroke – and got treated within 30 minutes
Oct 21, 2024
Doctors told Jim Johnson that without his quick action, the prognosis likely would have been much worse.
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What new guidelines say to do to prevent a stroke
Oct 21, 2024
New recommendations from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association include advice for women and an emphasis on social drivers of health.
Prevenir resfriados, la gripe y enfermedades contagiosas es su trabajo, como científica y como nueva mamá
Oct 18, 2024
La Dra. Zerelda Esquer Garrigos habla sobre lavarse las manos, las vacunas, y cómo prevenir infecciones durante la temporada de resfriados y la gripe, y el microbio que le parece más interesante.
Stopping colds, flu and infectious diseases is her job – as a scientist and a new mom
Oct 18, 2024
Dr. Zerelda Esquer Garrigos discusses hand-washing, vaccines, preventing infections during cold and flu season, and the microbe she finds most interesting for "The Experts Say."
A stroke paralyzed her left side. She's since run the New York City Marathon 3 times.
Oct 17, 2024
Katie McCarron wanted to get back on the soccer field after a stroke. With physical therapy, she did. Then she ran the New York City Marathon – three times.
La mayoría de los adultos jóvenes en Puerto Rico puede que no tengan una salud cardíaca ideal
Oct 16, 2024
Casi 3 de cada 4 adultos jóvenes en Puerto Rico podrían no tener una salud cardiovascular ideal debido a comportamientos de estilo de vida, sugiere una nueva investigación.
Most young adults in Puerto Rico may have less-than-ideal heart health
Oct 16, 2024
Nearly 3 out of 4 young adults in Puerto Rico might not have ideal cardiovascular health due to lifestyle behaviors, new research suggests.
Chaplain celebrates 4 birthdays: The day he was born, plus 3 more when his life began again
Oct 15, 2024
In 17 years, Richard A. Thompson III has experienced an aortic dissection, abdominal aortic aneurysm and more. He looks at them as prerequisites for the challenging work he does now as a police and hospital chaplain.
How voting plays a role in health – and how health plays a role in who votes
Oct 14, 2024
Research links voting to better physical health and community well-being. As a result, voting and other forms of civic engagement are increasingly seen as essential elements of health, experts say.
Los platos de arroz con frijoles de América Latina proporcionan más que su delicioso sabor
Oct 11, 2024
Por toda la región pueden encontrarse variantes de esta combinación aparentemente simple. Aquí ofrecemos consejos sobre cómo disfrutar el arroz y los frijoles en formas saludables.
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