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Men — But Not Women — From Divorced Families More at Risk for Stroke

Mike Adams — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 04:01:02 +0000

There are all sorts of repercussions that can stem from being the product of a broken home, and now we can add stroke to the list. A new study suggests that men with divorced parents could be more susceptible to brain attacks than men from intact families.

Beer May Be Good For Your Heart?

Cheryl Hagen — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:10:13 +0000

There’s word that drinking beer may be good for your heart. I’m serious! A review of 18 studies on booze finds that, in moderation, beer can actually be good for you! Beer drinks everywhere are toasting a new report that finds a pint of brew a day could reduce your chances of suffering from stroke, heart [...]

Aaron's Million Hearts Story:Preventing Heart Attacks And Strokes [VIDEO]

Cheryl Hagen — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:23:59 +0000

“Million Hearts” hopes to prevent one-million heart attacks and strokes over the next five years. The National Initiative is brought to you by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The program’s new video features “Aaron” who survived a near fatal heart attack at the age of 42 and now considers himself to be living [...]

Does Diet Soda Raise the Risk of Stroke?

Staff — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:19:35 +0000

Yahoo.com reports that in a new study researchers found an elevated risk of stroke in those who drink diet soda on a regular basis over those who do not drink any soda at all. Doctors have no chemical or biological explanation for why diet soda may be risky. It could be that people who drink [...]