Age may play big role in women's worse quality of life post-stroke
Aug 15, 2019
The quality of life gap between men and women after a stroke had been known, but new research offers insight into why it might exist.
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Aerobic exercise could improve recovery after stroke
Aug 14, 2019
Researchers see an easy but often overlooked opportunity for better stroke rehabilitation.
Younger stroke survivors more at risk for anxiety
Aug 13, 2019
A new study recommends screening stroke survivors, especially those under 50, for anxiety and depression.
Rising blood pressure puts women at greater stroke risk than men
Aug 13, 2019
As hypertension grows more severe, a woman's risk of having a stroke increases more than a man's, suggesting a need for sex-specific guidelines blood pressure control.
Here's why stroke survivors need to pay attention to bone health
Aug 9, 2019
Osteoporosis and the danger of fractures may not be on everyone's list of stroke consequences, but they should be.
Stroke may lead to lower vitamin D
Aug 8, 2019
Vitamin D and stroke have a tangled relationship, research has shown, so read up before you reach for that supplement.
Former NFL players may face higher risk of irregular heartbeat
Jul 24, 2019
NFL veterans are more likely to develop atrial fibrillation, a new study suggests.
Stitching together a new life after stroke
Jul 15, 2019
On the verge of becoming a CPA at 47, a stroke set Diana Washburn back. So, she joined clinical studies to help get her life back, one stitch at a time.
Understanding NFL legend Tedy Bruschi's 'mini-stroke'
Jul 10, 2019
Former New England Patriot Tedy Bruschi proved what he'd learned from a previous stroke when he started having symptoms on the Fourth of July.
Infections – particularly of the urinary tract – could trigger a stroke
Jun 27, 2019
New research finds a fresh connection between various infections and various kinds of stroke.
Guidelines Resource Center
The American Heart Association regularly releases guidelines and scientific statements for preventing and treating heart disease and stroke.
What do these guidelines mean for you? Should you change your medications? Should you see a doctor for treatment? How do you know if you’re healthy? You’ll find answers here in the Guidelines Resource Center.
