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For people aging alone, experts say plan ahead for long-term care
Oct 26, 2023
As the population ages, long-term care is a growing need. But for people who don't have spouses or adult children to care for them, finding support can be challenging.
Oct 26, 2023
As the population ages, long-term care is a growing need. But for people who don't have spouses or adult children to care for them, finding support can be challenging.
Oct 25, 2023
The portfolio diet, a lesser-known dietary pattern that emphasizes plant-based foods, could lower the risk for heart disease and stroke, new research shows.
Oct 24, 2023
Ryan Scoble couldn't catch his breath during a lacrosse game. A few days later he learned the cause: severe heart failure, just like his dad.
Oct 23, 2023
Tiffany Vara always knew that Abbie's survival – and her second life – was a gift. It took nearly 19 years to realize that the CPR she performed is what made it possible. That epiphany has re-energized her own life.
Oct 23, 2023
A new study is reinforcing scientists' suspicions of a link between orthostatic hypotension and dementia.
Oct 20, 2023
Most women are familiar with the risks of high blood pressure during pregnancy, but relatively few are aware of the dangers in the weeks and months after delivery.
Oct 19, 2023
Joffrey Ballet performer Edson Barbosa had experienced irregular heartbeats during rehearsals since he was a teenager. He was eventually diagnosed with atrial fibrillation at 26.
Oct 18, 2023
The chances of being hospitalized or put on a ventilator for COVID-19 may be higher for people who have poor control of their high blood pressure or diabetes before catching the virus, a new study finds.
Oct 17, 2023
Fear of discrimination keeps many LGBTQ people from getting essential care. Experts offer advice on what health care workers can do – and ways for patients to find doctors who understand.
Oct 16, 2023
Amanda Porter is working hard to regain her previous abilities after having a stroke in 2020.
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