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Your Sleep Problems Now Can Signal Heart Trouble Later
Older men who have a different, less-common kind of sleep apnea are more likely to develop heart problems later, research shows.
Can Daylight Saving Time Increase Your Stroke Risk?
People who already are at risk for stroke may face an increased risk after the switch to daylight saving time — at least temporarily, a new study shows.
Would You Know If Your Child Was Having a Stroke?
Young adults, children, and even infants can suffer strokes. Learn how strokes in young people differ from those in older adults and how to spot the signs.
Do You Think You’re Too Young to Have a Stroke?
Younger adults don’t often worry about their risk of stroke. But stroke can happen at any age and some research finds an increase in strokes in younger people.
Stressed at Work? You May Have a Higher Risk of Stroke
It’s already known that stress from work can increase your risk for cardiovascular disease, particularly high blood pressure and heart disease. But a recent study now links work stress to an increased risk of stroke, especially for women.
How You Can Avoid Holiday Heart Syndrome
The holidays are about good times with friends and family, but those good times often can lead to overindulgence — and a condition called holiday heart syndrome.
New Study Results ‘Striking’ for Controlling Your Blood Pressure
Hypertension patients, ask your doctor about the results of the recent SPRINT study that finds striking benefits in a blood pressure level of less than 120 systolic.
New Studies Don’t Tell Whole Story About Heart Valve Implants and Stroke
Some heart valve implants are malfunctioning due to tiny blood clots, says a recent report. Does that mean patients with prosthetic valves are at higher risk of stroke? A Cleveland Clinic expert explains.
FDA Boosts Heart Attack, Stroke Warning for Pain Relievers
If you take more than the recommended dose of a non-aspirin pain reliever in the belief the medicine is harmless, there’s good reason now to pay close attention to the directions on the label. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday strengthened warning label requirements for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which include pain relievers … Read More