Retired? Hardly – at 99, this pioneering heart doctor is still leading the way
Oct 18, 2019
Dr. Jeremiah Stamler is known as the father of preventive cardiology, and as he nears 100, he's still in the fight and having fun.
Brain Health News
PTSD may heighten stroke risk in younger adults
Oct 17, 2019
Post-traumatic stress disorder may increase the risk of stroke at a younger age, according to a new study in veterans.
Lowering blood pressure may prevent new brain lesions in older people
Oct 14, 2019
A new study finds treating blood pressure in men and women 75 and older reduces the accumulation of lesions in the brain that increase risk of dementia, stroke and falls.
What's your sense of purpose? The answer may affect your health
Oct 8, 2019
Having a sense of purpose in life isn't just a slogan. It's a key to good health and maybe even a longer life.
Here's more evidence your dog might lengthen your life
Oct 8, 2019
New research links dog ownership with a longer life, especially for people who have had a heart attack or stroke.
Can being an immigrant be hazardous to your health?
Oct 7, 2019
Moving to a new country poses all kinds of specific health risks, according to experts who are increasingly calling immigration a social determinant of health.
Growing – and aging – Hispanic population at risk for dementia
Oct 3, 2019
Hispanic people may be more likely to develop vascular dementia as they age, but controlling risk factors now might curb the danger.
Sleeping less than 6 hours may raise risk of cancer, even death
Oct 2, 2019
Adults with high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and stroke who don't get at least six hours of sleep a night face serious health risks, new research suggests.
Vets with these mental health conditions could have higher heart risks
Sep 24, 2019
Depression, psychosis, anxiety and bipolar disorder among veterans can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and death from cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.
Yo-yoing blood pressure could be bad for the brain in those with Alzheimer's
Sep 23, 2019
A new study links blood pressure variability with worsening dementia in people with Alzheimer's disease.