Quitting smokeless tobacco after heart attack may extend life expectancy
Main Points: Quitting smokeless tobacco after a heart attack extends life expectancy similar to quitting smoking. Study participants who stopped
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Stroke hospitalizations are up among middle-aged blacks in South Carolina
Main Points: Stroke hospitalizations in South Carolina are increasing among middle-aged blacks. The disparity in South Carolina alone, was associated
Read moreGender-specific research improves accuracy of heart disease diagnosis in women
Main Points: Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with dysfunctions of the smaller coronary arteries and the
Read moreBlood pressure control, lifestyle changes key to preventing subsequent strokes
Main Points: Controlling blood pressure, cholesterol and irregular heart rhythms are key to stroke survivors avoiding another stroke. Updated guidelines
Read moreDispatcher-assisted CPR increases survival among children
Main Points: Children who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital are more likely to survive with good brain function
Read moreNew guidelines aim to improve care for babies with heart problems in the womb
Main Points: Heart experts have developed the first scientific statement on detecting, managing and treating heart abnormalities in the womb.
Read moreHeart health as young adult linked to mental function in mid-life
Main Point: Having blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels slightly higher than the recommended guidelines in early adulthood is
Read moreVirtual conferencing effective weight management intervention
Main Point: People participating in a virtual evidence-based group weight management intervention lost more weight than those in a control
Read moreOlder, active, confident stroke caregivers are happiest
Main Points: Stroke caregivers were happier when they continued to enjoy their own hobbies and interests. Caregivers were less happy
Read moreCombo of overweight, high sodium intake speeds cell aging in teens
Main Points: Overweight or obese teenagers who eat lots of salty foods show signs of faster cell aging. Lowering sodium
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