They’re investing in research to treat irregular heartbeats, like their own
Aug 7, 2018
More than $28 million is being invested into researching atrial fibrillation by those personally affected by the condition.
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A better way to predict heart attacks and strokes in space
Jul 30, 2018
Researchers may have developed a more reliable way to predict the risk of heart attack and stroke in astronauts - and the technique may eventually help gauge the same danger for regular folks on Earth, too.
Tattoo is a unique conversation-starter for this stroke survivor
Jul 19, 2018
Not every physical trauma leaves a visible reminder. The only outward sign that 27-year-old Skylar Doerwaldt survived a stroke is a tattoo on her left forearm.
Protect your heart and health during the 'dog days' of summer
Jul 17, 2018
The sweltering heat that has gripped much of the country this month can have dangerous consequences. Learn how to protect your heart health.
Multivitamins don't ward off heart disease, stroke
Jul 10, 2018
Millions of Americans take multivitamins as a quick fix for the nutrients missing from their diets. Some may think they’re good for heart and brain health. But the popular supplements don’t prevent heart disease or stroke, a new study shows.
World Trade Center response crews with PTSD face higher risk for heart attack, stroke
Jul 10, 2018
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a significant risk factor for heart attack and stroke, according to a new study of first responders who cleaned up debris at the World Trade Center after 9/11.
Luckily, her daughter was home -- and remembered what her science teacher said a few days before
Jun 20, 2018
A lesson Christa Murphy's daughter learned in school helped save this mother's life.
New layers in research, treatment of sickle cell trait and stroke
Jun 19, 2018
Sickle cell disease increases the risk of stroke for African Americans – but recent research shows carrying the genetic trait for sickle cell doesn’t.
Initiative aims to lower heart disease stroke risk among millions with diabetes
Jun 15, 2018
Sophia Boulanger had quintuple bypass surgery as a result of diabetes. Now, she's working with the American Diabetes Association and ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ to raise awareness about the cardiovascular risks of diabetes.
Following new blood pressure guidelines could prevent deaths among stroke survivors
Jun 6, 2018
Using the latest guidelines on high blood pressure would result in nearly 950,000 more U.S. stroke survivors diagnosed with the disease and could reduce deaths among stroke survivors by nearly one-third, according to new research.