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In addition to our COVID-19 resources, we provide mental health information and resources for stroke survivors and caregivers.
Please visit ourMental Health Program pagefor more information.
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The American Stroke Association is a national voluntary health agency to help reduce disability and death from cardiovascular
diseases and stroke.
This page offers general information regarding stroke as well as links to resources and more information.
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In a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers from the BU School of Medicine, posit that habitual exercise and a diet comprised of fruits and vegetables can enable middle-aged populations to maintain their cardiovascular and metabolic health into old age.
美国心脏协会—Researchers have developed a new Spanish acronym aimed to raise awareness of stroke symptoms in the Hispanic community. Known as RAPIDO, it seeks to replicate the popular FAST mnemonic that exists in English.
Inverse —The guidelines recommend a target between 150 and 300 minutes per week of moderate activity (such as brisk walking) or 75 to 150 minutes per week of vigorous activity (such as running) or a combination of the two.
Inverse —When it comes to being fit and healthy,我们通常会想起每天步行10,000步。这可能是一个令人沮丧的目标,尤其是当我们忙于工作和其他承诺时。我们大多数人现在都知道,到目前为止,在任何地方都建议将10,000个步骤作为目标,但是这个数字实际上是从哪里来的?
CNN Health — It turns out that flu and pneumonia shots may be good for more than what their names suggest. Not only does getting a shot reduce your chances of coming down with a nasty infection, but getting vaccinated may also reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in the future...
NPR — For years, public health officials have been trying to dispel the myth that people who get a flu shot are more likely to get Alzheimer's disease. They are not. And now there is evidence that vaccines that protect against the flu and pneumonia may actually protect people from Alzheimer's, too.