3 Reasons To Call 911 Vs. Taking Yourself To The ER
If you have a life-threatening emergency medical condition or traumatic injury, you should call 911. However, sometimes people ...
Stroke
My Story: “There Is Life After A Stroke”
Wanda Walton and her family had just spent the afternoon in the Los Angeles area, and she was ...
TIAs: Your Guide To Avoid Mini-Strokes
A ministroke is also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA). It occurs when part of the brain ...
Venus & Serena’s Father, Richard Williams, To Be Inducted Into Tennis Hall Of Fame
Richard Williams, tennis superstars Serena and Venus’ father, will be inducted into the American Tennis Association’s Tennis Hall ...
Aspirin & Your Heart: Should You Or Shouldn’t You?
In addition to taking aspirin to relieve pain and fever, millions of Americans take a low-dose or “baby” ...
High Blood Pressure Linked To Racially Segregated Neighborhoods
Living in racially segregated neighborhoods is associated with a rise in the blood pressure of black adults, while ...
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 ...
Lower High Blood Pressure With These 6 Foods
High blood pressure is a common and dangerous condition that increases your risk of heart disease and stroke—two ...
Beef, Bacon, Sugary Drinks & Too Much Salt Tied To Half Of U.S. Deaths
Nearly half of all deaths from heart disease, stroke and diabetes in the United States are associated with ...
Celebrating A Year Without A Stroke Should Be One Of Your New Year’s Resolutions
Thinking about stroke prevention when you are planning for New Year’s Eve is probably not at the ...
Diabetes Drug Shown To Prevent Fatal Heart Attacks
Drug sales for diabetes drug Jardiance may be going up in a few weeks as two top medical ...
7 Reasons Why The Holidays Increase Your Risk Of Heart Attack (It’s Not Just Stress)
For many people, the holidays are about spending time with loved ones, reflecting on the year that has ...
STUDY: Even Small Rise In Blood Pressure Increases Death Risk In Blacks
Even small increases in blood pressure can be dangerous for black people, a new study suggests. A rise ...
Migraines A Potential Risk Factor For Stroke Among Women
Despite much exploration, the relationship between migraine and stroke is still unfolding, researchers say. According to the CDC, ...
