She wasn’t expected to walk again, much less teach yoga, after stroke at 44....
LeeAnn Walton rushed from work to a fitness club in New York City to lead a yoga class. Her classes had become so popular...
This common plant nutrient may help lower blood pressure
Quercetin, a plant pigment found in many fruits and vegetables, may help control high blood pressure, according to a study by scientists at the...
Former college hoops star learned she had a hole in her heart after it...
Tamie Felty was waiting for her wife, Amy Burnett, to get dressed for brunch when she heard a crash in the bedroom.
"Hey, what's going...
Depression is linked to higher stroke risk
A new study has found that people with depression symptoms may have a higher risk of having a stroke.
Inflammation may predict heart attack, stroke better than ‘bad’ cholesterol
A new study has found that inflammation may be a more powerful predictor of future cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke, than...
Doing these 8 things may greatly lower risk for heart disease and stroke
In a study from Tulane University, scientists found that people who strongly adhere to a set of eight lifestyle behaviors and heart-health metrics may...
Seated form of tai chi may help with stroke recovery
In a study from Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, scientists found a seated form of a traditional martial art can help stroke survivors...
Common artificial sweetener linked to higher risks of heart attack, stroke
In a study from Cleveland Clinic, scientists found that erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener, is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and...
Widely used pain relief drug could increase heart disease, stroke risks
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh recently found that long-term paracetamol use could increase the risk of heart disease and strokes in people with...
Which blood pressure number can predict your dementia, stroke risk?
Scientists from the University of Miami recently found that the bottom number (diastolic blood pressure) on a blood pressure test could be important when...