Tag: "stroke"
Stroke survivor—again
With rapid medical attention, John Hoyt quickly triumphed over his second stroke.
Could chocolate guard against an irregular heartbeat?
13-year study finds lower odds for atrial fibrillation in people eating moderate amounts of the treat.
Speed is key when a stroke strikes
Getting help fast can save lives and lower disability.
‘I felt like I was dying all the time’
After battling back from a heart condition and leukemia, Liz Klinkoski, 31, is now recovering from a stroke.
Common food nutrient tied to risky blood clotting
Gut bacteria reacts to compound in eggs and meat to produce chemical that ups heart disease risk.
When oxygen runs low, the naked mole-rat finds a way
These unique mammals may teach humans tricks to lessen effects of stroke, heart attack.
Do diet sodas pose health risks?
Study suggests—but does not prove—a possible link to stroke, dementia.
10 daily servings of fruits, veggies = recipe for longevity
Reductions seen in risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer.
Stroke and anemia: Deadly pair?
Older stroke victims with anemia are up to twice as likely to die within a year, compared to non-anemic patients, study finds.
‘It doesn’t look like you had a stroke’
With quick action, surgery and medication, Darlene Smitter avoided major brain damage.
Here’s your wakeup call
Doctors warn of sleep apnea’s outsized role in aggravating—and in some cases creating—a host of ailments.
Faith and trust
When Gerald Peters suffered a stroke, he and his wife found care and rehabilitation close to home.