After a stroke at age 30, she had to learn how to walk again
Nov 25, 2024
Honey German woke up having a stroke. She wants others to know it can happen to anyone at any age.
Brain Health News
Fluctuating cholesterol in older adults tied to increased dementia risk
Nov 12, 2024
Older adults with cholesterol levels that go up and down from year to year may face greater risks for cognitive decline and dementia than their peers with more stable cholesterol levels, preliminary new research suggests.
Starting bystander CPR within 10 minutes of cardiac arrest may improve survival
Nov 11, 2024
People who get bystander CPR within the first 10 minutes of an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest may have higher chances for survival and intact brain function, new research suggests.
Food for thought: How diet affects the brain over a lifetime
Sep 27, 2024
Just as diet affects heart health, it also affects brain health, experts say. While researchers zero in on the best eating patterns for the brain, getting people to follow those patterns may not be easy.
Sports betting has changed. Could it affect your health?
Sep 3, 2024
Placing bets on sporting events has never been easier. Experts explain the unexpected ways gambling could affect the health of some gamblers.
Being aware of an unruptured brain aneurysm may heighten mental health risks
Aug 26, 2024
People with an unruptured brain aneurysm that's being monitored could be at higher risk for mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, new research suggests.
Where do food cravings come from – and can we stop them?
Jul 26, 2024
Food cravings stem from the way our brain is wired, an evolutionary holdover that motivates people to eat high-calorie foods. With some effort, they can be overridden.
Stroke survivor went from using a wheelchair to walking again, and started a nonprofit
Jul 18, 2024
Deb Shaw had a series of strokes that left her immobile. She had to learn to walk again – twice. Now, she heads up a nonprofit that helps fellow survivors navigate the challenges of life after a stroke.
Following a stroke, pain is common but can be managed
Jul 9, 2024
Various types of pain can develop in the weeks, months and even years after a stroke, and they can be treated, experts say.
Can losing your sense of smell predict heart failure?
Jun 7, 2024
A poor sense of smell may predict or possibly even contribute to congestive heart failure in older adults, new research suggests.