An often-deadly type of stroke -- subarachnoid hemorrhage -- is on the upswing in the United States, particularly among Black people, new ... Read More
Stroke
What You Don’t Know About Strokes Could Kill You
Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. However, the numbers are far from equal when ethnicity is considered. In ... Read More
How Sitting Tai Chi Helps Stroke Survivors Recover
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability in the United States, according to the American Heart Association. Blacks are 50 percent ... Read More
Daylight Saving Time Affects More Than Your Sleep
Believe it or not, daylight saving time - when we "spring forward" and set our clocks one hour ahead - may be harmful to your health. While ... Read More
Understanding Cholesterol: The “Good” & The “Bad”
For decades, we’ve been hearing that there’s a “good” and “bad” cholesterol, but what exactly is the difference between the two? Well, for ... Read More
Stroke is a Possible Complication of COVID-19
Stroke is a possible complication of COVID-19, and researchers say they now know when that risk is highest. A new study from the U.S. ... Read More
Celebrity Photographer Learned to Shoot With One Hand Following Stroke
The way freelance photographer Donna Dymally sees it, snapping pictures imparts important life lessons. "Focus on what's important, and ... Read More
Newborns and Young Children are Suffering From Strokes, Here’s why…
As a parent, you always know that there is a possibility for your child to get sick and become ill. Though you never want to think about the ... Read More
Fruit Juice: Not As Healthy As You Think
We've been warned about the dangers of consuming too much alcohol, soda and coffee, but according to experts, the 'healthier' alternative - ... Read More
Spot Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke F.A.S.T.
In the United States, the fatality (death) rate associated with having a stroke has decreased over the past few decades. Effective ... Read More
Could Coffee or Tea Lower Your Odds for Dementia and Stroke?
A few cups of your favorite brew -- coffee or tea -- each day might help keep stroke and dementia at bay, a large new study suggests. For ... Read More
How Plant-Based Fats Can Lower Your Risk of Stroke
Blacks are 50 percent more likely to develop a stroke and Black men are 70 percent more likely to die from a stroke, but new research ... Read More