Carotid artery procedures do not improve cognitive performance
Improving blood flow to the brain by opening a narrowed neck artery may not improve patients’ cognitive skills,…
Simple ‘two-day diet’ could help slash ‘bad’ cholesterol levels
A study found this diet also resulted in weight loss and lowered blood pressureThis article contains affiliate links,…
The age you start smoking which could double the risk of heart attack
The age at which you start smoking could have a bigger effect than how long you’ve smoked for,…
Electromagnetic therapy that stimulates the brain reduces overall disability in stroke survivors
A type of therapy that stimulates specific brain pathways with electromagnetic pulses combined with physical therapy significantly reduced…
Ischemic stroke increases expectant mother’s risk for another stroke during or soon after pregnancy
Having had a stroke caused by blocked blood vessels (ischemic stroke) more than doubled an expectant mother’s odds of having…
Older adults’ driving habits may provide early warning signs of cognitive decline or dementia
Older adults’ driving habits revealed clues about their brain health and may provide early warning signs of cognitive…
I had a stroke while napping – it was terrifying
A woman who had a stroke while taking a nap has urged others to have their blood pressure…
Missed stroke warning signs common among pregnant and postpartum women
More than 25% of pregnant or postpartum women who suffered an acute stroke had encounters with health care…
Urate-lowering gout treatment can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke
A groundbreaking new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that medicines used to…
New 2026 guideline expands access to advanced acute ischemic stroke care
Expanded eligibility for advanced stroke therapies and new recommendations for diagnosing and treating stroke in children and adults are among…
Tips for staying heart-safe during cold weather
While grocery store shelves may be empty, firewood piles filled and cell phones charged, there may be a…
Nearly half of adults now live with heart disease as obesity and diabetes surge
From rising obesity and diabetes to stubborn health inequities, the AHA’s latest statistics reveal why cardiovascular disease remains…