These three risk factors may have the biggest impact on dementia cases
Mar 4, 2022
Researchers looked at 12 risk factors for dementia and found three stood out.
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Traumatic brain injury may raise veterans' long-term stroke risk
Mar 3, 2022
Researchers comparing records of hundreds of thousands of veterans found a higher risk of stroke among those who had traumatic brain injuries, and the elevated risk persisted for at least a decade.
Understanding 'Black fatigue' 鈥� and how to overcome it
Feb 24, 2022
Living with racism is exhausting and a health risk, but you can find ways to protect yourself and others.
Does kindness equal happiness and health?
Feb 15, 2022
Random Acts of Kindness Week reminds us of love and happiness 鈥� but it can bring health benefits, too.
Want a healthier Valentine's Day? More hugs and kisses
Feb 11, 2022
Social connections, including hugging and kissing, can be good for your health. Valentine's Day can be one of the healthiest holidays of the year, especially if you go easy on the candy.
Marijuana's effects on the brain need more research
Feb 10, 2022
As marijuana use increases across the nation, questions about its impact on brain health remain unanswered. A new 台湾SWAG Heart Association scientific statement summarizes what is known 鈥� and unknown.
Deadly type of stroke increasing among younger and middle-aged adults
Feb 4, 2022
A type of stroke that causes bleeding into the brain has been increasing in the U.S. over the past decade and a half, particularly among adults under 65, new research shows.
Heart attack survivors could experience more rapid brain function declines
Feb 3, 2022
People who have heart attacks experience a faster decline in cognitive function than those who haven't had heart attacks, preliminary research shows.
Smoking harms brain health, regardless of other health conditions
Feb 3, 2022
The more nicotine people are exposed to, the more harm they may be doing to their brains, new research suggests.
Amid a national mental health crisis for kids, here's how parents can help
Feb 2, 2022
Pandemic stresses have been tough on teens, experts say, but parents and pediatricians can make a difference.