We all know that routinely hitting the hay at odd hours isn’t great for your sleep health — but a new study suggests it could be deadly. New research indicates that having an irregular sleep routine can increase the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart disease or stroke, even if you’re getting the … Read more
Stroke survivors can significantly lower their risk of another stroke, a heart attack or premature death by taking a diabetes drug like Ozempic or Jardiance, new preliminary research finds. “Unfortunately, a quarter of people who survive a stroke will have another stroke,” said lead study author Dr. M. Ali Sheffeh. “They are also at risk … Read more
Mike Wolfe is shedding light on the life of his late friend Frank Fritz. The two co-hosted “American Pickers” since 2010 and Wolfe, 60, took a moment to reflect on their decades-long friendship and Fritz’s private battle with opioid addiction. “Here’s the deal,” Wolfe told People on Monday. “I don’t have the right to tell his … Read more
Singer Matthew Sweet is “on a long road to recovery” after suffering a stroke. Sweet’s manager, Russell Carter, said the 60-year-old performer had “a debilitating stroke” in Toronto, Canada on Oct. 12 while on tour with pop rock band Hanson. “Matthew was quickly admitted to Toronto Western Hospital where he was put into excellent care … Read more
More than 600,000 Americans are expected to experience their first stroke this year — but up to 80% of these incidents may be preventable. The American Stroke Association (ASA) issued updated advice on Monday urging health care workers to screen for stroke risk factors such as high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, high blood sugar and … Read more
Jerry “The King” Lawler is still battling back. The WWE Hall of Famer suffered what he described as a “massive stroke” early last year and is continuing his fight back to full health. Lawler, 74, spoke about his tribulations recently on Bill Apter’s “WrestleBinge” podcast. “Well, my health has been a big problem for me … Read more
“American Pickers” star Frank Fritz had a tough last two years of his life, according to his close friend. Jerry Gendreau told The Sun in an interview published Wednesday that Fritz never recovered after he was hospitalized for a stroke in July 2022. “He felt really, really bad,” Gendreau said about Fritz, who passed away on … Read more
A history of COVID-19 can double the long-term risk of heart attack, stroke or death, according to a new study from the Cleveland Clinic and the University of Southern California. Researchers analyzed data from 10,000 people treated for COVID-19 in 2020 and roughly 200,000 people who were not infected. Doctors followed the health progress of the … Read more
Queen guitarist Brian May is back onstage after suffering a stroke in late August. On Sunday, the 77-year-old posted a video to Instagram of himself playing the guitar and talking to the crowd about the type of equipment he likes. At one point, he asked the audience, “Do you endorse what I’m saying, though?” as they erupted in laughter. “Me at the … Read more
Don’t wait until the 11th hour to sit down for dinner. Adults with metabolic syndrome may benefit from limiting their daily eating to an eight- to 10-hour window, according to a new study — the latest research to support intermittent fasting. Researchers from the Salk Institute and the University of California at San Diego divided 108 prediabetic … Read more
Just brew it — a new study out of China finds that moderate coffee consumption can lower the risk of developing a combination of diabetes, stroke and heart disease known as cardiometabolic multimorbidity. The researchers determined that draining three daily cups of coffee, or 200-300 milligrams of caffeine, can lessen the odds by more than … Read more
Legendary Queen guitarist Brian May has revealed that he suffered a stroke last week which left him temporarily unable to use his left arm. The “Don’t Stop Me Now” musician, 77, took to social media Wednesday morning to share the news with his fans, saying there was doubt that he’d be able to play guitar … Read more
No sugarcoating this news. Consuming sugary or artificially sweetened drinks and processed meats may raise your risk of heart disease, according to a Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health study published this week in The Lancet. The researchers tracked the ultra-processed food (UPF) intake of more than 200,000 health professionals and followed up with … Read more
They’re getting to the heart of the issue. Doctors say a simple “three-pronged” blood test can accurately predict a patient’s risk of heart attack and stroke 30 years ahead of time. At present, medics usually perform an LDL cholesterol test to determine whether a person is vulnerable to various heart problems. But in a groundbreaking … Read more
Turns out that buzz could kill. A new study has found that recreational drug users are three times more likely to have recurrent heart emergencies than those who abstain. Over a two-week period in 2021, researchers followed nearly 1,400 patients admitted to ICUs across France. Researchers tested the urine of 1,400 ICU patients for evidence … Read more
Now you have a new excuse to hit the snooze button on weekends. New research finds that people who catch up on zzz’s on the weekends can cut their risk of heart disease by up to 20%. “Sufficient compensatory sleep is linked to a lower risk of heart disease,” said study co-author Yanjun Song, a … Read more
Quilt-y pleasure? Magnesium supplementation has become increasingly popular, especially among restless sleepers desperate to catch some zzz’s, but a nutrition professor is warning that the tablets aren’t for everyone. “Like many vitamins and supplements, some uses of magnesium are strongly supported by scientific evidence, while others are not,” Dr. Edward Saltzman, an associate professor at … Read more
If you saw someone having a stroke, would you be able to recognize it? What if you were having one yourself? If you can’t name any of the signs and symptoms of a stroke, you’re not alone. In fact, raising stroke awareness is one of Dr. Brandon Giglio’s top priorities. We spoke with Giglio, a … Read more
Jesse Malin is continuing to heal after being left partially paralyzed following a spinal stroke in May 2023. The punk rocker took to social media on Thursday to share his recovery journey with followers. “Hey everybody,” Malin said in his Instagram video while holding onto a walker. “I just want to give you guys an update. It’s been a while, and I’ve been working real hard with … Read more
A new study substantiates the link between untreated high blood pressure and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease for adults 60 and older. The research, published Wednesday in the online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, is a review of 14 international studies involving 31,250 people. Participants, who were 72 years … Read more