Stroke deaths rise in rural areas, hold steady in cities
Mar 18, 2021
Stroke deaths have increased among middle-aged adults in rural counties, according to new research.
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Cómo dormir mejor durante la pandemia – y por qué debe dormir bien
Mar 17, 2021
Una cantidad considerable de personas en el mundo afirma tener problemas de sueño debido a la pandemia, lo cual eleva el riesgo de que aumenten las enfermedades crónicas.
Study links green communities to lower stroke risk
Mar 17, 2021
Neighborhoods with more trees and other greenery had lower rates of stroke, researchers found. The findings add to evidence that neighborhoods matter to health.
Her open-heart surgery at 4 months hits home in her 20s
Mar 16, 2021
After Jennifer Casson Tripucka understood she'd been downplaying the seriousness of her congenital heart defect, she faced her fears head on. Now, she encourages others to do the same.
Young adults have strokes for the same reason as older adults
Mar 16, 2021
Stroke among young adults may be increasing. Some common risk factors that cause strokes in older adults have increased in younger adults in recent years, new research shows.
Primary care doctors can help preserve brain health
Mar 15, 2021
Assessing adults for six heart risk factors and encouraging them to follow seven healthy behaviors would help primary care doctors preserve their patients' brain health, according to a new report.
Sex after stroke: New study highlights survivors' fears
Mar 15, 2021
A healthy sex life can be an important part of recovery for stroke survivors, but new research shows many report problems.
RÁPIDO – Nuevas siglas en español para crear más conciencia acerca de los ataques cerebrales
Mar 12, 2021
Los especialistas de salud acaban de establecer un nuevo acrónimo para aumentar la conciencia dentro de la comunidad hispana acerca de los síntomas de un ataque cerebral. Es RÁPIDO.
RÁPIDO – a new Spanish acronym to raise stroke awareness
Mar 12, 2021
Health specialists have developed a new acronym to raise awareness in the Hispanic community about stroke symptoms. Known as RÁPIDO, it aims to replicate the English acronym FAST.
After stroke, heart surgery and heart attack, runner vows to reclaim her strength
Mar 12, 2021
When she was 40, Michelle Whiteman had a stroke that revealed a hole in her heart. Open-heart surgery repaired it. Four years later, she had a heart attack. Exercise and family keep her optimistic.
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