Stroke awareness: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute
It's a leading cause of death and disability; stroke. In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Robert Brown discusses the signs and symptoms everyone should know. To listen, click the link below....
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: What women should know about stroke
Stroke is a medical emergency. The faster you get treatment, the better your chances are of recovering. Mayo Clinic experts say women who have stroke symptoms should not delay seeking treatment. They...
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Mayo Clinic Radio: 5/23/20
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. On the Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. Robert D. Brown Jr., a Mayo Clinic neurologist and stroke expert, discusses stroke and stroke prevention. Also on the...
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Consumer Health: Women’s health — live a longer, healthier life
The biggest threats to women's health include heart disease, stroke, cancer and unintentional injuries. The good news is that with a few lifestyle changes, these health threats often are preventable....
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Consumer Health: Men’s health — live a longer, healthier life
The biggest threats to men's health include heart disease, stroke, cancer, suicide, chronic lower respiratory disease and unintentional injuries. The good news is that making a few lifestyle changes...
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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Neurologic function and COVID-19
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My family has a history of neurologic disease. My grandfather died from a stroke. An uncle was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease at 40, and my brother recently was...
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Statins can save lives, are they being used?
ROCHESTER, Minn. ― People who have coronary artery disease, stroke or peripheral artery disease often are prescribed a statin, a cholesterol-lowering drug that reduces the risk of heart attack or...
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Consumer Health: Do you know your ‘heart age?’
The term "heart age" describes a way to understand your risk of heart attack or stroke. A younger heart age means a lower risk. The calculation is based on your risk factors for heart disease, such as...
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Consumer Health: How eating fish helps your heart
If you're worried about your heart health, eating at least two servings of fish per week could reduce your risk of heart disease. For many years, the American Heart Association has recommended that...
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Consumer Health: Top 5 lifestyle changes to improve your cholesterol level
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. With high cholesterol,...
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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Speech therapy often can help those whose speech is...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother had a stroke six months ago. Her mobility has returned to near normal, but she still has some difficulty communicating. She can read and understand others when they speak,...
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Consumer Health: Men’s health threats and strategies for healthier living
Do you know the greatest threats to men's health? Do you know what you can do to lower your risks and lead a longer, healthier life? June is Men's Health Month, which makes this a good time to explore...
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Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Early detection and new therapies for carotid artery...
Carotid artery stenosis is a narrowing of the large arteries or vessels on the sides of the neck that carry blood to the head and the brain. This narrowing is usually the result of a buildup of fatty...
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Why aspirin guidelines are changing when it comes to preventing heart disease
New recommendations of an aspirin a day to prevent heart attack and stroke are in progress. Although the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has not issued a final recommendation on the use of aspirin...
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New study highlights need for prevention efforts to address causes of...
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Minnesota has the lowest age-adjusted heart disease mortality in the U.S.; yet, African American adults 35 to 63 have nearly double the rate of death from cardiovascular disease,...
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3 things to know about women’s heart health
ROCHESTER, Minn. — February is American Heart Month ― a time to call attention to heart health issues such as heart disease and stroke. Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1...
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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Know your heart health numbers
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Each year at my physical, my health care professional tells me what my blood pressure, cholesterol and heart rate numbers are during the appointment. What do those numbers mean for...
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A Mayo Clinic expert explains aphasia
Aphasia is a condition that can affect a person's ability to communicate. To better understand the condition, the Mayo Clinic News Network reached out to Dr. Hugo Botha, a neurologist at Mayo Clinic,...
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Heart procedure to reduce stroke risk should manage small leaks
Leakage after left atrial appendage closure matters more than previously thought, according to new Mayo Clinic research. This research shows that even small leaks are associated with a 10%–15% higher...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: How a Southern diet is connected to chronic diseases
Warmer weather brings more opportunities for picnics, barbecues and gatherings around food. But before you reach for a second helping, consider if what you’re eating may be increasing your risk for...
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