Symptoms of a stroke in women can be subtle and just as deadly. “Trust your instincts — if something doesn’t seem right, go ...

As Stroke Awareness Month draws to a close, Mercy Health is educating the community about the disproportionate impact of stroke on women and the specific factors that influence prevention, recognition ...

Stroke is no longer an old person’s disease — rates are climbing fastest among adults in their 20s to 40s, reshaping one of ...

Women are twice as likely to develop severe depressive symptoms after stroke compared with their male counterparts, new research shows. In findings that have important clinical implications, ...

"You need a posse, you need persistence and you need prayer." Vivian King was 49 years old when she suffered a massive stroke. "I was in neurological ICU for 10 days and the hospital for a total of 32 ...

People who participate in cardiac rehabilitation programs after a major cardiac event have improved quality of life and long-term cardiovascular health. However, significant differences exist in ...

Letting feelings build up could lead to another threatening buildup in the body. When anyone talks about intimate relationships, everyone is listening -- but is everyone talking? While some women ...