• Stroke is Something You Can Avoid
    by Jane Glenn Haas
    Stroke is a serious health problem boomers can control. Stroke is the No. 1 cause of disability in the US and the No. 3 cause of death and should be in the forefront of our concerns...
  • Stroke Isn’t Just Your Grandparents’ Disease
    May is National Stroke Awareness Month
    Most people younger than 45 never consider themselves at risk of experiencing a stroke. While two-thirds of strokes occur in people older than 65, the other third happens mostly in younger adults.
  • Be Heart Smart for Under a Dollar
    It's not that hard to eat healthy
    The heart-smart ingredients listed here are all less than $1 per serving, free of artificial trans fat, and fairly low in saturated fat, while offering important nutrients.
  • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
    What is it, and why is it so bad?
    How does hypertension harm us? Excessive pressure with each heartbeat literally pounds the walls of the great vessels and injures them. The good news? We can do many things to minimize the risks.
  • When the Pressure’s Up
    Check your BP regularly
    Many risk factors, such as high blood pressure, obesity, lack of exercise, salt intake, and alcohol, contribute to heart attack and stroke.
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