Articles for Tag: "stroke"

Is your sugar-free habit hurting your heart?  Featured
Is your sugar-free habit hurting your heart?
New research raises questions about the popular sugar substitute xylitol.
I’m a heart rhythm specialist. Here’s what to know about AFib  Featured
I’m a heart rhythm specialist. Here’s what to know about AFib
One in four adults will develop this heart condition over their lifetime.
Is this new hypertension procedure right for you?  Featured
Is this new hypertension procedure right for you?
It won’t replace medication, but it can help lower high blood pressure.
What can a wearable heart monitor detect? 
What can a wearable heart monitor detect?
These tools help report cardiac issues in real time.
New name, same concern: PMOS and stroke risk 
New name, same concern: PMOS and stroke risk
Symptoms of PCOS, recently renamed to PMOS for medical accuracy, can increase stroke risk for women.
What does a stroke feel like?  Featured
What does a stroke feel like?
Stroke symptoms aren’t associated with pain, which may cause you to disregard the symptoms as something serious.
Why are women struggling to recover from strokes? 
Why are women struggling to recover from strokes?
Learn practical ways you can support a stroke survivor.