7 habits make for a healthy heart — and brain, too
Aug 29, 2018
New research suggests that exercise, eating right and other heart-healthy habits are good for the brain, too.
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Heart health at any age – 40, 50, 60 and beyond
Jul 18, 2018
Making healthy choices during any decade of your life increases your chances of staying healthy as you age.
Soccer is called the beautiful game, but injuries also can make it a dangerous one
Jul 13, 2018
With the World Cup final this Sunday, it's a good bet fans will see some dramatic crashes and falls. From elite players to kids, soccer has come under scrutiny for concussion management.
Tending to heart health may keep dementia at bay
Jun 25, 2018
Experts believe that healthy behaviors that are good for your overall health can slow or delay the symptoms of some forms of dementia.
Scientists unravel brain networks of cardiac arrest survivors
Jun 4, 2018
Immediate CPR can double or triple the likelihood that a person will survive cardiac arrest, but survivors often face struggles, particularly with their brains.
AHA, Paul Allen commit $43 million to improving brain health
May 10, 2018
The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association are leading a $43 million push to find the best research idea – or ideas – to improve brain health and cognitive impairment science.
As brain problems increase, experts offer advice to keep yours healthy
Sep 7, 2017
While statistics show increasing risk for dementia and mental decline, some relatively simple actions may actually keep your brain healthy.
A diet soda a day might affect dementia risk, study suggest
Apr 20, 2017
One or more artificially sweetened drinks a day was associated with higher risk of stroke and dementia, a new study suggests.
After flatlining and years of therapy, country music star Randy Travis is passing out hope
Feb 24, 2017
Country & western legend Randy Travis is on a marathon road to recovery after flatlining and suffering a stroke.
Headaches far more common in kids than adults who have stroke
Feb 22, 2017
Children are far more likely than adults to get headaches when having a stroke, a new study suggests.