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Can this drink increase your risk of stroke?

July 22, 2019

These drinks may give you a burst to meet a deadline, but consuming them is linked to serious health problems, including an increased risk of...

tags: caffeine , health risks , ingredients , newsletter , stroke

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Brief brisk walks may help early Alzheimer’s

June 21, 2019

If research showed that short walks around the neighborhood could slow the progression of memory loss, how quickly would you lace up your sneakers...

tags: alzheimer’s , brain health , dementia , memory , stroke

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What caregivers should expect after a stroke

June 21, 2019

If a loved one has recently had a stroke and you’ve taken on a caregiver role, you may feel out of your element. Here are five things to know...

tags: alzheimer’s , caregiver , dementia , heart attack , stroke

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Taking blood thinners – medicate safely

June 21, 2019

If you have a higher than average risk of heart attack, stroke or blood clots, your doctor may prescribe a blood thinner. The name is a little...

tags: alzheimer’s , blood clots , dementia , stroke , supplements

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Monthly challenge: track your heart rate

June 21, 2019

Right now your heart is probably beating between 3,600 to 6,000 times per hour, but who’s counting? People who want to maximize heart fitness...

tags: alzheimer’s , blood pressure , dementia , exercise , stroke

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How to Prevent Leaving Children in Hot Cars

May 5, 2019

An average of 37 children die each year as a result of vehicular heatstroke. Find out how a child could be left inside a hot car, and ways to...

tags: child safety , heat stroke , hot cars , locked cars , summer cars

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Stroke Prevention: An Onion a Day

May 1, 2019

Whether you're topping a hot dog or preparing fajitas, onions can help in stroke prevention. The many benefits might surprise you.

tags: blood clots , brain health , cardiac health , cardiology , cardiovascular health , healthy eating , nutrition , onions , stroke , vascular health

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Emergency Heart Care Repairs Dangerous, Rare Tear

March 28, 2019

When Nate Barton felt severe tightness in his chest, he and his wife turned to the team at St. Mark's, which proved to be a life-saving decision...

tags: aortic dissection , aortic tear , collapsed lungs , dr. david affleck , heart disease , high-risk open heart surgery , stroke , thoracic and cardiac surgeon

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Meal Time Can Affect Weight

March 18, 2019

What you eat matters, but how you eat also affects your weight. If you often skip meals because you’re busy, for example, you’re more likely ...

tags: blood pressure , calories , cholesterol , diabetes , eating , eating times , healthy living , heart health , high blood pressure , mealtimes , nutrition , sleeping , stroke , weight loss

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Kombucha 101

March 7, 2019

Once found only in specialty health food stores, bottled kombucha drinks have gone mainstream.

tags: cancer , colon cancer , diabetes , fruit , gastrointestinal , healthy diet , healthy living , heart , heart health , men's health , senior , stroke , vegetables , women's health

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How to Lower Stroke & Stroke-Provoking Blood clots

June 13, 2016

Your body's ability to stop a stroke before it starts could be greatly enhanced if you simply rode an exercise bicycle a few times each week.

tags: aerobic exercise , blood clot , blood flow , brain , ischemic stroke , sodium , stroke

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Can this drink increase your risk of stroke?

Brief brisk walks may help early Alzheimer’s

What caregivers should expect after a stroke

Taking blood thinners – medicate safely

Monthly challenge: track your heart rate

How to Prevent Leaving Children in Hot Cars

Stroke Prevention: An Onion a Day

Emergency Heart Care Repairs Dangerous, Rare Tear

Meal Time Can Affect Weight

Kombucha 101

How to Lower Stroke & Stroke-Provoking Blood clots

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