Women must remember to never take a wait-and-see approach to their heart health. The longer a woman waits, the more damage can occur. More »
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A stroke is a brain attack that cuts off vital blood and oxygen to the brain. Emergency treatment can help stop brain damage and disability – if you know the warning signs and act FAST. More »
If you have congestive heart failure, following a few simple tips can help keep you healthy and active. More »
Physical exercise is good for our general physical health, but did you know that it is also good for our brain? Exercise increases blood circulation and the resulting oxygen and glucose that reach your brain, which improves cerebral blood vessel growth. More »
Eating a low-fat diet and making smart food choices can help decrease one of the major risk factors for heart attack -- high blood cholesterol. Follow these tips to lower your fat and cholesterol intake. More »
Head injury is the leading cause of death in bicycle crashes, as well as the leading cause of permanent disability. The single most effective way to reduce head injuries from bicycle crashes is by simply wearing a helmet. More »
Being proactive in preventing stroke can be as simple as making a few changes to your lifestyle. Follow these guidelines to reduce your risk for stroke. More »
Overweight and obese individuals are at an increased risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, which all can lead to heart disease. More »
Quickly recognizing the symptoms of a possible heart attack and acting quickly to reach medical care is the key to improving survival. More »
February is National Heart Month. More women die from heart disease than breast cancer, and heart disease can affect women of any age. More »
When it comes to “heart health” scores, what is good for one person may not be good for another. Your heart score must be viewed as part of a larger picture. More »
Many of us are guilty of unhealthy behaviors in our past and even our present. Is it possible to undo damage from habits like smoking, a junk-food diet, couch potato lifestyle and excessive alcohol that are bad for your heart? More »
Coronary artery disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. Women can expect heart disease to catch up with them as they get older. More »
A new understanding of the primary cause of chronic back pain has ushered in safe, corrective surgical procedures that relieve a pain that so often interferes with work, normal daily activities and relaxation. More »
The window of opportunity to prevent significant loss of ability from stroke is narrow. But thanks to medical advances, that window is opening a bit wider. More »
