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Feb 1, 2023 - In Stroke Matters of the Heart

Here's how women can help prevent heart disease at any age. Heart disease is the number one killer of women, accounting for more women’s deaths than all forms of cancer combined. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than ...

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Jan 9, 2023 - In Stroke The Great Debate: Cardio vs. Strength Training

Find out which one is best for your heart health. Everyone knows that exercise is good for the heart. But what kind of exercise is most beneficial for optimum heart health—cardio or strength training? Anthony Altobelli III, MD , Clinical Chief of ...

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Dec 9, 2022 - In Stroke Stroke Research Continues to Revolutionize Treatment Options

Igor Rybinnik, MD Tune in on a discussion with Dr. Rybinnik , Vascular Neurologist at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Associate Professor, Clerkship Director, Department of Neurology Division of Stroke and Neurocritical Care, Rutgers Robert ...

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Nov 8, 2022 - In Stroke Heart Attack vs. Stroke

How heart attacks compare with strokes—and what you can do about them Heart attacks and strokes can seem similar: Both involve reduced blood flow and can share underlying causes. Lifestyle measures can help prevent them. Having poor heart health can boost ...

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Nov 4, 2022 - In Stroke In-Seat Exercise Tips for Your Next Flight

The Physical Therapy Team from The Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Rehabilitation centers offers in-seat exercise tips to help avoid the aches and pains that often follow a plane flight. By: Patricia Nolan, PT, MPT, CLT-LANA and Damaris Ababio, PTA, ...

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Oct 21, 2022 - In Stroke The Lowdown on Low-Dose Aspirin

What you need to know about the latest guidelines for heart attack and stroke prevention. Jeffrey S. Lander, MD For years, taking a daily low-dose aspirin for the prevention of heart attack and stroke has been a widely accepted practice. But the U.S. ...

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Jul 27, 2022 - In Stroke When Should You Go to the Emergency Department?

Don't hesitate to get prompt care when you experience key signs of trouble. People often put off going to the Emergency Department (ED) when they shouldn’t wait. “They think their health issue will turn out to be nothing serious,” says Sreedar Raja, MD , ...

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