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Wildfires: How to cope when smoke affects air quality and health
PTSD: How is treatment changing?
Virtual mental health care visits: Making them work for you
How healthy is sugar alcohol?
A bird flu primer: What to know and do
New urine test may help some men with elevated PSA avoid biopsy
Dupuytren's contracture of the hand
Why play? Early games build bonds and brain
Moving from couch to 5K
How — and why — to fit more fiber and fermented food into your meals
Stroke Archive
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How stimulants may affect your heart
Is there such a thing as a silent stroke?
It is possible to experience a stroke without symptoms. Addressing cardiovascular risk factors can help lower the risk.
Exercise may heal the heart as well as prevent future problems
Gum disease and heart health: Probing the link
What’s the best blood pressure target for older adults?
Salt substitute associated with lower rates of stroke, death
Saturated fat and low-carb diets: Still more to learn?
Low-carbohydrate diets have been popular for many years, but due to the high amounts of saturated fat, doctors and nutritionists worry about possible increased risk of cardiovascular disease. A study comparing three diets found that eating a high-fat diet did not necessarily raise heart risk, but the types and quantities of food make a difference.
Switching to a salt substitute may reduce stroke risk
COVID-19 diagnosis raises risk of heart attack, stroke
Is extra-virgin olive oil extra healthy?
Studies have shown a link between lower risks of cardiovascular disease, some cancers, and even dementia in people who consume higher amounts of olive oil. However, no definitive studies show extra-virgin olive oil has greater benefits than regular olive oil.
Recent Blog Articles
Wildfires: How to cope when smoke affects air quality and health
PTSD: How is treatment changing?
Virtual mental health care visits: Making them work for you
How healthy is sugar alcohol?
A bird flu primer: What to know and do
New urine test may help some men with elevated PSA avoid biopsy
Dupuytren's contracture of the hand
Why play? Early games build bonds and brain
Moving from couch to 5K
How — and why — to fit more fiber and fermented food into your meals
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