Surgery Soon After Stroke Can Be Risky: Study
2014-07-15
Best to wait at least nine months after stroke to have elective procedure, researchers advise
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Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Likely Saves Money, Study Finds
2014-07-15
American Heart Association recommends self-testing; research says it benefits patients and insurersContinue Reading
A Healthy Lifestyle May Deflect Dementia
2014-07-15
Older folks who began eating right, exercising did better on memory and problem-solving tests in studyContinue Reading
Alzheimer’s Rate Falling in the United States, Studies Show
2014-07-15
Improved heart health may be one reason for decline seen in some developed countriesContinue Reading
Don’t Judge a Pill by Its Color
2014-07-14
Study finds people may stop taking heart medications if the drug’s appearance changesContinue Reading
High Blood Pressure May Protect the Very Old From Dementia
2014-07-14
But it’s too early to recommend any change in treatment, researcher saysContinue Reading
Staying Active May Help Prevent Dementia
2014-07-14
Physical activity in middle age might reduce risk of memory disorders, studies suggestContinue Reading
Can Games, Puzzles Keep Aging Minds Sharp?
2014-07-14
New study says maybe, but the reason why isn’t yet clearContinue Reading
Widowhood May Delay Dementia in Some Seniors, Study Finds
2014-07-14
Social support might be the key, researcher saysContinue Reading
Obesity Epidemic Hitting Hispanics Hard, Study Finds
2014-07-09
Severe obesity most common among young adults, setting them up for health problems later in lifeContinue Reading
Older Adults Can Safely Donate a Kidney, Study Finds
2014-07-09
No greater risk for heart disease, diabetes or death among donors, researchers sayContinue Reading
More Painkillers May Raise Heart Risks for Older Women: Review
2014-07-08
Class of drugs that includes naproxen linked to increased chance of heart attack, stroke, but finding not conclusiveContinue Reading
Change Bad Habits Early, Save Your Heart Later
2014-07-03
Young adults who adopt healthier lifestyle can cut their heart disease risk, researchers sayContinue Reading
If You Can’t Stand the Heat . . .
2014-07-02
Health officials offer tips for coping with summer’s soaring tempsContinue Reading