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COVID-19 and Its Connection to Stroke

July 9, 2020

The Coronavirus seems to attack the vasculature. Risk factors are diabetes, heart disease, and morbid obesity. These are the same for stroke. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: COVID-19
Tagged with: American Heart Association, COVID-19, Healthier You Podcast, Pinnacle Health, stroke
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The MIND Diet for Better Brain Health

November 19, 2019

Learn what the MIND diet is and how following it could slow or prevent an age-related decline in brain function. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: age-related disorders, Alzheimer's disease, brain health, dementia, depression, diabetes, diseases, high blood pressure, hypertension, Mediterranean, MIND diet, stroke
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An Overview of Healthy Cooking Oils and How to Use Them

August 12, 2019

Find out which healthy cooking oils you should be stocking in your pantry, plus discover the worst cooking oils for your health. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Nutrition Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: AskADietitian@upmc.edu, Avocado oil, best cooking oils, coconut oil, Cooking oils, FDA, healthy cooking oils, Heart Health, Mediterranean diet, Nutrition, oil, olive oil, stroke, United States
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Heart Disease in Women: What You Need to Know

February 13, 2019

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. Here's what you should know about heart disease in women, and how you can protect your health. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke
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What Is a Mini-Stroke? Facts About Transient Ischemic Attack

February 7, 2019

What is a ministroke? You have probably heard about stroke, but didn't know that it could happen on a smaller scale. Find out more at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: stroke
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Signs of Stroke in Women

January 9, 2019

Stroke in women is the third leading cause of death for American women. Learn more about signs and risk factors. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: American Stroke Association, contraceptives, heart disease, hormone replacement, prevention, risk, stroke, stroke center, stroke in women, UPMC, women
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High Blood Pressure and Strokes: How Are They Connected?

November 28, 2018

Researchers have known for years that high blood pressure and strokes are connected. Hypertension also increases risk of mini-strokes and brain diseases. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: blood clot, high blood pressure, hypertension, stroke, transient ischemic attack, UPMC Stroke Institute
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Family History of Heart Disease? Here’s How to Stay Healthy

July 12, 2018

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. if you have a family history of heart disease, find out how you can stay healthy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: cardiovascular disease, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke
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‘Am I Having a Heart Attack?’ The Steps You Can Take to Save Your Life

July 9, 2018

Am I having a heart attack? Learn how to identify heart attack symptoms and the steps you can take to survive. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: angioplasty, Bypass surgery, CAD, heart attack, nausea, Pain in the chest, stroke