NHS urges people to 'check heart age' with simple at-home health check
The NHS is urging people to take this simple health test at home amidst rising concerns about heart attacks and strokes.
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital brings in-person neurological care to Sumter community
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The start of a new year means a new chapter for neurological patients in Sumter. In December 2024, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital established its first in-house neurology ...
Woman diagnosed with rare condition that 'mimics stroke' despite 'normal scans'
A woman has revealed she has been diagnosed with a rare condition that causes 'imitation strokes'. She hopes to raise ...
The zapper which could help stroke patients regain use of their arms
Phil Herbert was working on his computer at home in November 2021 when his right arm suddenly stopped responding. He called ...
What cold weather does to the body and how to protect yourself this winter
"When cold weather occurs, people tend to congregate indoors, in more crowded environments, making it easier for germs to spread," he said. What's more, some viruses can survive better in the cold, ...
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Against all odds: The race to save a young stroke patient with locked-in syndrome
When Sophie Leblond Robert had a severe stroke at age 35, The Ottawa Hospital’s stroke team rushed to save her life. Damage ...
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The Ultimate Guide to the Mediterranean Diet: What to Eat and Why It Works
The American Heart Association’s latest findings show that adopting the Mediterranean diet could be a great way to protect ...
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First-of-its-kind algorithm helping to identify hidden heart condition
AF is a common abnormal heart rhythm where the electrical impulses that trigger the heartbeat fire chaotically instead of in ...
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New AI tool detects deadly heart condition before people even have symptoms
A groundbreaking new AI tool could help thousands of people who aren’t aware they are living with atrial fibrillation, a ...
Tim Spector: You don’t need a restrictive diet for good gut health – just follow my 80:20 rule
After a mini-stroke forced gut health expert Tim Spector to rethink his own habits, he’s now on a mission to help others do ...
'I collapsed at the wheel and woke up three weeks later having missed Christmas'
Shelly Gill collapsed without warning in the driver's seat. Her devastated family was told she would die or suffer severe ...
Aurora woman helps elderly neighbor having stroke; draws donations from across the country
A single mother, caregiving for her own mother helped an elderly neighbor when he was having a stroke. She posted his story ...