Self-care is not self-indulgent, and you can start now with these tips
Sep 12, 2022
Everyone needs to maintain good physical and mental health and should make doing so a priority, experts say. Here's their advice for self-care.
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Addiction care urged for people who inject drugs and develop dangerous heart infection
Aug 31, 2022
People who inject drugs are at high risk for infective endocarditis – and when they have this dangerous heart infection, should also be treated for addiction, a new report says.
People with dementia may be less likely to receive an advanced treatment for stroke
Aug 24, 2022
A nationwide study of stroke patients suggests a disparity in mechanical clot removal for those with pre-existing dementia.
How you feel about aging could affect health. Here's how to keep the right attitude.
Aug 19, 2022
Research shows having a positive attitude about aging helps people live longer, healthier lives. Experts offer advice on how to keep a positive mindset as you get older.
Having ideal heart health may lessen the risk for brain vessel disease
Aug 17, 2022
A new study suggests people with excellent cardiovascular health have a lower risk for cerebral small vessel disease, which is linked to stroke and dementia.
Social isolation, loneliness can damage heart and brain health, report says
Aug 4, 2022
Social isolation and loneliness may increase the risk of having or dying from a heart attack or stroke, according to a new report summarizing research on the topic.
How to take care of kids when a natural disaster strikes
Jul 21, 2022
Hurricanes, wildfires, floods and other natural disasters can be extra hard on kids. Here's how to protect them, according to experts.
People born with heart defects need lifetime mental health care, report says
Jul 14, 2022
People with congenital heart defects face a higher risk for anxiety, mood and social challenges at every stage of life and should have mental health support woven into their routine health care, a new report says.
How to tell the difference between a heart attack and panic attack
Jul 13, 2022
The symptoms of a heart attack and panic attack can overlap. Here's what to know – and what to do.
Substance use appears higher in recent decades among young adults who had strokes
Jul 7, 2022
Documented substance use rose over two decades among adults under 55 who had strokes, research suggests – with the biggest increase among white men and women.