The head is connected to the heart – and can influence health
Jan 25, 2021
Good mental health promotes good heart health, and poor mental health can increase the risk of heart disease, a new American Heart Association scientific statement concludes.
Brain Health News
Anxiety is linked with smoking – but how is still hazy
Jan 22, 2021
In these stressful pandemic times, experts ponder if anxiety causes people to smoke – or is it the other way around?
Keeping your brain sharp isn't about working more puzzles
Jan 21, 2021
At least 40% of dementias can be prevented and mental decline can be delayed by tackling a variety of modifiable risk factors, including many associated with heart attack and stroke.
Smoking boosts risk for rare, often fatal, bleeding stroke
Jan 14, 2021
The more you smoke, the greater your risk of suffering a rare type of bleeding stroke that leads to death or disability, new research shows.
Dr. Dre is recovering from a brain aneurysm. What is that?
Jan 7, 2021
Answers to common questions about brain aneurysms.
Sleep disorders plague stroke survivors – and put them at risk
Jan 7, 2021
People recovering from strokes may struggle with sleep issues for many months, placing them at higher risk for a second stroke, according to a new report.
Pandemic pods offer social relief, but there are risks
Jan 6, 2021
Can you stay safe inside a "social bubble" or "pandemic pod?" It's a balancing act, experts say.
Keep your holiday drinking on the moderate side with this advice
Dec 17, 2020
Raising a cup of cheer may be fine, but stress and boredom might lead to things getting out of hand. Here are ways to prevent that.
High blood pressure speeds cognitive decline for middle-aged and older adults
Dec 14, 2020
When blood pressure climbs – even slightly and for a short time – it accelerates declines in cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults.
Feeling stressed about your role in life? For women, that could be a health risk
Dec 11, 2020
How a middle-aged woman feels about her social roles may impact her ability to maintain good heart and brain health, new research shows.