Articles for Tag: "stroke"

Can’t sleep? Don’t do this 
Can’t sleep? Don’t do this
Lack of sleep can cause many short- and long-term health problems. One reason sleep eludes you could be relatively easy to fix.
“Sometimes it can totally reverse the stroke” 
“Sometimes it can totally reverse the stroke”
For a stroke victim, time is of the essence. Learn about one patient’s story and what he credits for his near total recovery.
Tips for staying active at work 
Tips for staying active at work
A fitness specialist recommends some simple changes you can incorporate into your everyday routine to get moving while at work.
Diet soda’s hefty toll on your health  Featured
Diet soda’s hefty toll on your health
A recent study suggests the so-called healthy beverages could lead to serious complications.
9 out of 10 strokes are preventable 
9 out of 10 strokes are preventable
A study finds 10 modifiable risk factors responsible for the majority of strokes, the fifth leading cause of death in the US.
Could an app help heart attack victims? 
Could an app help heart attack victims?
The rise in popularity of emergency apps can help victims and bystanders respond more proactively.
Midlife fitness reduces risk of stroke later in life 
Midlife fitness reduces risk of stroke later in life
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. New research shows physical activity in midlife could pay big dividends.