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.
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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.
Sleep joins revamped list of heart health essentials
Jun 29, 2022
The new Life's Essential 8 is an encouraging and easier-to-understand way to help people track cardiovascular health.
9 ways to protect your heart and brain from the summer heat
Jun 28, 2022
Hot weather can strain heart and brain health. Here's expert advice on staying safe.
The promise of meditation for the heart and mind
Jun 16, 2022
Meditation has drawn scientists' attention for its potential to benefit both mental and physical health.
Can the groan-up humor of 'dad jokes' possibly be good for health?
Jun 15, 2022
With Father's Day approaching, there's a high risk of encountering an eye-rolling, more-punny-than-funny type of "joke" now associated with certain dads. That might not be a bad thing.