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Feeling lonely? Here's how those emotions could increase your stroke risk
June 24, 2024 | 7:40pmLoneliness and social isolation are not the same.
Many older adults are taking aspirin to prevent a heart attack — despite the risks
June 24, 2024 | 5:17pmAspirin has been hailed for its ability to keep platelets from sticking together and forming a blood clot that can spur a heart attack or stroke.
Heat dome relief: here's how to cool down your body quickly
June 20, 2024 | 10:21amToday is the official start of summer, and the solstice has brought an unprecedented heat wave to the North East. Read on to learn how to cool down.
I lost 45 pounds in 3 months — thanks to a 'game changer' new technique
June 9, 2024 | 1:34pm"I've been able to do fantastic improvements in my quality of life, and so I'm very, very happy and fulfilled, and feel like I've turned back the time," said Kenneth...
Popular sweetener found in many snacks may have deadly consequences
June 7, 2024 | 12:44pmA recent study suggests this sugar substitute found in gum and even toothpaste may carr risks you should know about.
61% of US adults will have a form of cardiovascular disease by 2050: report
June 4, 2024 | 11:55amCardiovascular disease refers to several conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, heart arrhythmias, vascular disease, congenital heart defects, stroke, and high blood pressure.
The more Fetterman recovers, the less he's with the left
June 3, 2024 | 5:26pmThe more Sen John Fetterman's brain damage recedes the less he agrees with lefty activists and the Democratic Party’s functionaries.
8 habits may slow aging, reduce your risk of death: study
May 30, 2024 | 2:26pmYou don't have to do much to lower your risks in a big way.
I had a stroke at 39 — the warning signs weren’t what you’d expect
May 29, 2024 | 11:10am"Once I learned that strokes are happening to younger people, I had to share my story," she said.
Microplastics found in testicles and blood clots, sparking more health concerns: studies
May 23, 2024 | 1:25pmLife is plastic — not fantastic.
Fish oil supplements may increase heart disease, stroke risk: study
May 21, 2024 | 6:34pmFish oil supplements might increase the risk of heart disease or stroke for some but they also might slow the progression of cardiovascular health problems and lower the risk of...
Dear Abby: I'm stuck taking care of my negligent, self-centered mother
May 18, 2024 | 3:00amDear Abby weighs in on a woman struggling with taking care of her sick mother and a family grappling with the relationship of their father's lovechild from a one-night stand.
How to stay safe this summer when drinking alcohol at the beach
May 16, 2024 | 4:59pmAs the weather warms and the days lengthen, many among us head to the nearest body of water — and reach for the booze when we get there.
I'm a cardiologist — this is the best fruit to eat for a healthy heart
May 12, 2024 | 4:01pmThey like these fruits berry much.
5 ways women can lower their stroke risk — including one to do before going outside
May 6, 2024 | 2:19pmStroke is the fifth-leading cause of death for American women.
Dinner or breakfast? New study reveals when to eat calcium to lower heart attack risk
May 2, 2024 | 4:43pmResearchers analyzed the calcium consumption of 36,164 American adults.
Don't go ballistic — study reveals how anger can increase heart attack, stroke risk
May 1, 2024 | 2:23pmFor the sake of your blood vessels, don't B negative.
Traffic noise is bad for your health: study
April 29, 2024 | 11:00amHonk if you want heart disease.
Migraines an 'important' warning sign for strokes in young adults: new research
March 26, 2024 | 7:37pm"These findings are significant because most of our attention has been focused on traditional risk factors" for strokes, said the study's lead author.
Bright outdoor lights at night could increase stroke risk, new study warns
March 25, 2024 | 7:01pmResearchers evaluated 28,302 adults living in the densely populated city of Ningbo, China, over several years.