May 21, 2022

Risk Factors for Dementia May Change With Age

Dementia risk factors appear to shift with age, and experts say knowing that could help people make lifestyle changes to reduce their chances of developing the disease.

May 17, 2022

AHA News: Stroke Hospitalizations Rising Among Younger Adults, But Deaths Falling

Stroke hospitalizations for younger adults – along with the cardiovascular risk factors associated with them – have risen since 2007, preliminary new research shows. But the chances of people under age 45 dying from a stroke in the hospital have dropped.

April 30, 2022

Mesh Plug a New Option for Treating Tricky Aneurysms

A mesh plug normally used to treat one type of brain aneurysm is also effective when dealing with another type, a new study says.

April 18, 2022

Depression Raises Stroke Risk for Heart Attack Survivors

Heart attack survivors with depression have an increased risk of stroke, and more research is needed to find out why, according to the authors of a new study.

April 2, 2022

'Stroke-Heart' Syndrome Can Signal Danger for Patients

Major heart complications soon after a stroke can put survivors at higher risk for a heart attack, death or another stroke within five years, new research shows.

March 30, 2022

AHA News: Stroke Tied to Higher Risk for Depression and Other Mood Disorders

Stroke survivors may have a higher risk of developing depression or another mood disorder within the first year, according to new research that compared their risk to the general public as well as people who survived a heart attack.