Pre-existing disabilities, dementia can interfere with stroke diagnosis and treatment
Mar 28, 2022
People with a disability or dementia may not be getting appropriate treatment for a stroke, according to a new report that reviewed current research.
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Stroke tied to higher risk for depression and other mood disorders
Mar 23, 2022
Stroke survivors may have a higher risk of developing a mood disorder than both heart attack survivors and the general population, according to new research.
Serious mental illnesses tied to higher risk for heart attack and stroke
Mar 9, 2022
People diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders may be at higher risk for cardiovascular disease than those with no mental illnesses, new research shows.
Historic Black church and its nonprofit focus on faith, body and mind
Mar 8, 2022
With sermons, home visits and health initiatives, the 600-family congregation at Shiloh Baptist Church in Trenton, New Jersey, works through its nonprofit development corporation to address its community's spiritual, physical and mental health.
Plant-based diet may slow cognitive decline in Black adults as they age
Mar 4, 2022
Eating a heavily plant-based diet may slow the rate of cognitive decline in aging Black adults in the U.S., preliminary research suggests.
These three risk factors may have the biggest impact on dementia cases
Mar 4, 2022
Researchers looked at 12 risk factors for dementia and found three stood out.
Traumatic brain injury may raise veterans' long-term stroke risk
Mar 3, 2022
Researchers comparing records of hundreds of thousands of veterans found a higher risk of stroke among those who had traumatic brain injuries, and the elevated risk persisted for at least a decade.
Understanding 'Black fatigue' – and how to overcome it
Feb 24, 2022
Living with racism is exhausting and a health risk, but you can find ways to protect yourself and others.
Does kindness equal happiness and health?
Feb 15, 2022
Random Acts of Kindness Week reminds us of love and happiness – but it can bring health benefits, too.
Want a healthier Valentine's Day? More hugs and kisses
Feb 11, 2022
Social connections, including hugging and kissing, can be good for your health. Valentine's Day can be one of the healthiest holidays of the year, especially if you go easy on the candy.