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A sound mind in a sound body: The Roman poet Juvenal wrote 2,000 years ago that it was worth praying…
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Airlines are packing ever more seats into economy class to protect profit margins from falling ticket prices, prompting concerns over…
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Irregular heart rhythm during surgery tied to stroke risk
A large new U.S. study finds that people who developed irregular heart rhythms during hospital stays for surgery were more…
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Even slightly elevated blood pressure linked to increased risk for stroke
People with blood pressure that is elevated but not enough to be considered “high” are still at an increased risk…
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Less sleep was found to be associated with brain shrinkage and cognitive decline, according to new research of older adults.…
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Test for stroke risk not recommended
At some health fairs, people are offered a test that screens for a buildup of plaque in blood vessels in…
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Coping with MS: Richard M. Cohen’s 41-year journey
For the past 41 years, author and journalist Richard M. Cohen has lived with multiple sclerosis (MS). He talked with…
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