Articles for Tag: "stroke"

How do neighborhood bars affect ambulance calls? 
How do neighborhood bars affect ambulance calls?
A new study suggests that a high density of bars and restaurants that serve alcohol could lead to indirect health costs.
Health benefits of drinking cranberry juice 
Health benefits of drinking cranberry juice
Consider this drink to lower the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
New guidelines for stroke rehab 
New guidelines for stroke rehab
Nearly 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year. Find out how to maximize the chances of a successful recovery.
Loneliness may trigger heart disease, stroke  Featured
Loneliness may trigger heart disease, stroke
A new study finds that social isolation can increase the risk of these conditions by 30 percent.
How snoring can kill you  Featured
How snoring can kill you
A poor night’s sleep leaves its mark on your heart.
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.