Hours after a massive stroke, 39-year-old was talking and moving
Oct 3, 2024
While Ashley Lunardini has healed on the outside, she still struggles with the lasting trauma of having a stroke.
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Given 3 years to live at birth, heart defect survivor is now a nurse and mom
Sep 30, 2024
Mindy Beyer was born with heart problems that doctors said would mean she'd never play sports or give birth. Now 46, she did both.
How to manage heart and stroke risks before, during and after non-heart surgery
Sep 24, 2024
New guidelines detail how to evaluate and manage heart and stroke risks in people having surgery unrelated to their hearts.
As a teen, she discovered she wasn't expected to live to 40. She's 47.
Sep 4, 2024
Sara Dorband lived most of her life thinking it may end before she turned 40. Now 47, she has overcome so much.
Why fitness is important for people with disabilities
Aug 29, 2024
The Paralympic Games underway in Paris showcase para-cycling, wheelchair basketball and more ways to stay active with a disability. While fitness might look different after a stroke or amputation, everyone can still benefit.
9 weeks after giving birth, former Chicago Bulls dancer had a stroke
Aug 21, 2024
Former Chicago Luvabull Natalie Poli discovered her congenital heart defect after having a transient ischemic attack at 29.
Family, faith and therapy helped her recover from cardiac arrest, triple bypass and stroke
Aug 19, 2024
Staying in shape prior to surgery gave Linda Griffin more strength to weather the ups and downs.
Job stress among office workers linked to higher risk for irregular heart rhythm
Aug 14, 2024
White-collar workers who report job strain and feeling poorly rewarded for their efforts may have a higher risk for atrial fibrillation than their less-stressed peers, a study from Canada found.
Protecting yourself from the painful shingles virus may also protect cardiovascular health
Aug 12, 2024
It's more than a rash 鈥� shingles, or herpes zoster, has been linked to a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. Here's what you need to know.
Stroke survivors may benefit from brief bursts of intense exercise
Aug 8, 2024
Shorter, more intense exercise may be better than continuous, moderate-intensity workouts for improving cardiovascular fitness in stroke survivors, a new study suggests.