HHS researchers discover ‘silent’ strokes are common after surgery
…stroke, but until now little was known about its silent sibling. “We’ve found that ‘silent’ covert strokes are actually more common than overt strokes in people aged 65 or older…
Preventing fractures for an aging population
Fractures from osteoporosis are more common than heart attack, stroke and breast cancer combined. They not only diminish the quality of life of our senior population, but contribute to death…
Check your plumbing for colon cancer
…suffered a heart attack and small stroke. This experience convinced him to quit smoking. He has now made his health a top priority and he’s encouraging those he knows to…
New discovery: diabetes drug reduces heart and kidney problems
…heart attacks and strokes were reduced by 12 per cent in people taking dulaglutide compared to people taking a placebo. This effect was seen in both men and women with…
Rapid access to the Stroke Prevention Clinic
…carotid artery are at a very high risk of stroke. Without treatment, Gary’s risk of a life-changing, disabling stroke was nearly 30%. Now, his risk of a stroke is less…
Stroke team saves two lives at once
…in denial,” Stephanie recalls. First responders spot stroke symptoms Paramedics immediately identified her stroke symptoms and called ahead to HGH, the regional stroke care provider for Hamilton and Niagara…