Health News

Blood Pressure Rx Showed No Benefit Just After Stroke
While bringing down high blood pressure can prevent stroke, it has been less clear whether lowering blood pressure after stroke is beneficial. Researchers recently explored this question.
Weather Changes Tied to Stroke
When it's chilly out, some people get worried about catching a cold, but how about having a stroke? New research suggests there may be a connection between weather and stroke risk.
Benefits of Regular Physical Activity
There are many health benefits to being a physically active person. Here’s a list from what you might gain from developing an exercise routine.
Choosing to Drive After a Stroke
After a stroke, a person’s physical reflexes and other abilities can change. Those changes may affect how well that person can do regular activities like driving a vehicle.
Head and Neck Trauma Injuries Could Lead To Stroke
About 2 million people are admitted to the hospital for trauma injuries each month. Trauma to certain places of the body could lead to even more serious health problems, including stroke.
Easy Exercise to Prevent Stroke
There are many benefits to exercising regularly. Even moderate exercise like taking a walk or a slow jog may help save your life.
ADHD Meds Didn’t Increase Stroke Risk
Stimulants are known to increase stroke risk in adults. But what does this mean for the five million kids between 5 and 17 who have ADHD, many of whom will be treated with stimulants?
The Two-Way Street Between Depression and Heart Health
Symptoms of depression have been tied to heart problems in past studies. Is it possible that one condition causes the other?
Stroke Risk Up with Recent Cocaine Use
The risk of a stroke in a young, health person is usually quite low. New research shows that when cocaine is used, the risk increases greatly. 
Beer: The Health Benefits and Consequences
Many Americans enjoy their alcohol, spending close to $99 billion every year on beer alone. Here’s a list of potential health benefits and consequences of beer consumption.