Commonly Missed Warning Strokes

Is it possible to have a small stroke and not even realize it

Tuesday, May 02, 2017         Featured 1 in 3 Americans May Have Had Warning Stroke Without Knowing It Is it possible to have a small stroke and not even realize it? Yes, according to new research that found about 35 percent of Americans experience symptoms of a warning stroke. Yet only... Read more ...  News Healthy Heart in Middle Age Delivers Big Dividends It may not come as a surprise, but a new study suggests that people who reach middle age in good heart health can look forward to a longer, healthier life. The findings were culled from... Read more ... Can Dropping Some Weight Save Your Knees? Knocking off some extra pounds might take a harmful load off your knees, researchers report. Obese and overweight people who lost 5 percent or more of their weight over four... Read more ... Could Fasting Every Other Day Help You Lose More Weight? As much as you might hate the daily restrictions of a conventional diet, a new study shows that fasting one day and eating what you want the next may not be a better way to lose weight... Read more ... Most Seniors Use Cellphones While Behind the Wheel When you think of cellphones and driving, you probably picture a chatty teen behind the wheel. But new research suggests that seniors are often guilty of this dangerous practice, too... Read more ... Seniors Often Have Trouble Managing Money, Medicines Have you ever wondered when it might be time to step in and help your aging parents manage their finances? Or, their ever-growing list of prescription medications? Researchers from the... Read more ... Exercise and Vitamin D: A Heart-Healthy Combo A combination of exercise and sufficient vitamin D levels may reduce the risk of serious heart problems more than either one alone, a new study suggests. An analysis of data... Read more ... FROM OUR WEBMD SPONSORS     Learn About Cholesterol Senior Health Center MedicineNet's Senior Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind as you age. Get access to various senior health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides seniors through the stages of their life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home ADVERTISEMENT