May is a chance to raise awareness about the importance of mental health. Mental health needs to be recognized as an essential component of overall…

Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke[1] and 1 in 4 stroke survivors will have another one[2]. During May, American Stroke Month, the American Stroke Association,…

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and as part of everyday awareness, Mayo Clinic healthcare professionals suggest reducing stroke risk and knowing the signs. A stroke happens…

NIH-funded observational study shows risk grows sharply with more frequent use. Frequent cannabis smoking may significantly increase a person’s risk for heart attack and stroke,…

Research has shown there are four specific types of negative communication that are so destructive, they signal the end of a relationship. In honor of…

A Brown University researcher who has studied women and stroke for over a decade shared crucial information about factors emerging in studies as important risk…

Good night, sleep tight: Insomnia Awareness Day is held in March on the Monday that follows Daylight Saving Time. This event was instituted by the…

Research shows that acts of kindness have positive impacts on the mental health and quality of life for both the receiver and, even more so,…

February is American Heart Month, a time to pay special attention to understanding, preventing and treating heart disease – the leading cause of death in…

2024: The Year of Self-Compassion… Happy New Year! It’s always a good time for self-improvement, but the new year offers an especially fitting opportunity to…

The holiday season, billed as the happiest time of the year, can be lonely, especially for those without close family and friends. Loneliness and social isolation,…

Say it ain’t SNOW… Winter brings extreme weather conditions and increased darkness which can exacerbate feelings of loneliness or sadness. Read about Winter Blues and…