Articles for Tag: "stroke"

Having a younger sibling may be good for your child’s health 
Having a younger sibling may be good for your child’s health
Children without a younger brother or sister by the time they reach first grade are three times more likely to be obese, new research suggests.
New device reduces stroke risk in A-fib patients 
New device reduces stroke risk in A-fib patients
An innovative technology offers people with irregular heartbeats an alternative to blood thinner medications.
TAVR heart procedure improves one man’s quality of life  Featured
TAVR heart procedure improves one man’s quality of life
After undergoing a quadruple bypass and suffering a stroke, learn how a less invasive approach helped Charles Butts.
Lowering systolic blood pressure could save lives 
Lowering systolic blood pressure could save lives
Researchers found that when the top number is less than 120 there is a lower rate of cardiovascular disease.
How snoring can kill you 
How snoring can kill you
A poor night’s sleep leaves its mark on your heart.
Infographic: Know the signs of a stroke  Featured
Infographic: Know the signs of a stroke
Learn what you can do if you or a loved one has a stroke.
Folic acid may help to prevent stroke 
Folic acid may help to prevent stroke
The nutrient women take to help prevent birth defects may also lower stroke risk.