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Swapping regular salt for salt substitutes may reduce the risk of recurrent stroke and death. In a recent study, compared to regular salt intake, salt substitutes reduced stroke-related mortality by 12% and recurrent stroke by 14%.
Date: 2025/02/04 - 21:32
Joanne Matos, 37, was born with an enlarged heart and has congestive heart failure. Despite a stroke and two silent heart attacks, Matos learned how to thrive with her health condition and is the mother of two healthy children.
Date: 2025/02/04 - 01:00
New research suggests that adding higher-intensity walking to physical therapy could help improve stroke recovery. Stroke survivors in a progressive-intensity walking rehabilitation program showed greater mobility and improved quality of life compared to usual care.
Date: 2025/02/01 - 21:32
New research shows that heavy lifetime use of cannabis — more than 1,000 times — is associated with reduced activity in areas of the brain involved in working memory. The study adds to existing research suggesting that frequent cannabis use may affect certain thinking skills.
Date: 2025/02/01 - 01:00
Medicaid is under review during the Trump administration's freeze on federal grants. Republican leaders are reportedly eyeing Medicaid as a major target in their plan to cut more than $5 trillion in federal spending over the next 10 years.