According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every 40 seconds, a person in the United States has
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AHA: Ozone Pollution May Be Linked to a Type of Bleeding Stroke
THURSDAY, Oct. 18, 2018 (American Heart Association) — Exposure to the main ingredient in smog may be linked to a
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Without safety net of kids or spouse, ‘elder orphans’ need fearless fallback plan
This story is from Kaiser Health News. It was a memorable place to have an “aha” moment about aging. Peter
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With Stroke Comes Higher Dementia Risk: Study
FRIDAY, Aug. 31, 2018 — People who’ve had a stroke face up to twice the normal risk of dementia, a
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Stroke doubles dementia risk, concludes large-scale study
People who have had a stroke are around twice as likely to develop dementia, according to the largest study of
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Finding the sweet spot of a good night’s sleep: Not too long and not too short
Researchers have found a sweet spot of six to eight hours sleep a night is most beneficial for heart health.
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Nervous system control of leg movements: Research offers insights
New research from a team at Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine gives unexpected insights into how the
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Integrated sensor could monitor brain aneurysm treatment
Implantation of a stent-like flow diverter can offer one option for less invasive treatment of brain aneurysms — bulges in
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Five hot baths a week could prevent the risk of heart attack or stroke
Taking five hot baths a week could prevent the risk of heart attack or stroke as having a soak shifts
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A dual-therapy approach to boost motor recovery after a stroke
Paralysis of an arm and/or leg is one of the most common effects of a stroke. But thanks to research
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