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After a Stroke, the Risk of a Heart Event Increases Dramatically

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(This article appeared previously in American Heart Association News.) Older adults have a much higher risk of dangerous heart problems soon after their first stroke compared to ones who haven’t had a stroke, even if they don’t have obvious underlying … Continue reading →

7 Things You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia

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  During the last Alzheimer’s disease support meeting I attended at my mother’s assisted living center, I sheepishly asked if anyone else was worried about their own risk for the disease A lot of hands went up. At age 65, your risk of being diagnosed w… Continue reading →