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Article Highlights Differences in Stroke Care for Ethnic and Minority Groups
A recent WebMD Health News article reports that the American Heart Association (AHA) wants better focus on preventing strokes in racial and minority groups, particularly American Indians, Alaskan...
View ArticleClarence Clemons Recovers from Stroke
Many fans of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band were sad to hear that 69-year-old Clarence “The Big Man” Clemons suffered a stroke on Sunday in his Florida home. Then, according to a recent...
View ArticleCooking with Olive Oil May Lower Stroke Risk
On June 24, 2010, we did a blog post mentioning how the Mediterranean diet, one rich in vegetables, fish, fruit, nuts, olive oil, whole grains, moderate wine consumption and lesser amounts of meat, is...
View ArticleStroke Takes Life of Saxophone Player Clarence Clemons
Just last Thursday, we reported that beloved saxophone player and E Street bandmate Clarence Clemons was recovering from stroke and seemed to be making progress. Unfortunately, according to celebrity...
View ArticleVitamin E May Reverse Tissue Damage Caused by Stroke
New studies suggest that preventive use of a natural form of vitamin E, called tocotrienol, may be helpful in rebuilding damage caused by stroke. The study’s findings are a direct result of laboratory...
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Women, Depression and Stroke
An August 12 USA Today article reports that women with a “history of depression” have a higher risk of stroke. This is according to findings from a recent study published in Stroke: Journal of the...
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Studies Used Ultrasound to Determine Stroke Risk
WebMD Health News reports the results of a recent 2-yr study that used two types of ultrasound testing to assess the plaque in the carotid arteries of 435 people with asymptomatic carotid stenosis. The...
View ArticleIn Honor of National Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) Awareness Month
In honor of this month being National Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) Awareness Month, our friends at the National Stroke Association are doing a Faces of Stroke campaign to encourage people to learn more...
View ArticleThis Government Campaign is for Your Heart and Stroke Health
Several government agencies as well as private-sector businesses have come together to launch a campaign for your heart and stroke health. According to the website, managed by the US Department of...
View ArticleNew Study: Additional Warning Regarding Depression and Stroke
On August 18 we posted information from a USA Today article that reported women with a history of depression had a higher stroke incidence. Yesterday depression hit the news again in a Health.com...
View ArticleLife Line Screening Mourns the Passing of Dr. J. Crayton Pruitt, Former...
Life Line Screening was saddened by the news that Dr. J. Crayton Pruitt, 79, former Life Line Screening National Medical Director passed away Saturday, October 8, 2011, from a heart attack. As written...
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Dr. Oz Talks Stroke and Carotid Arteries
Every 45 seconds, someone has a stroke. Knowing the risks and taking preventive measures, however, can help you stay on top of your health and avoid stroke. As Life Line Screening believes, such is the...
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World Stroke Day: Stroke Across America [INFOGRAPHIC]
Raising awareness about stroke is the purpose of the Saturday’s World Stroke Day 2011, a campaign by the World Stroke Organization. We are proud to help raise awareness about stroke and celebrate...
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Get Educated About Atrial Fibrillation as Part of Your Stroke Awareness
An October 26 article from Health.com (a UK publication) reminds us how important it is to become educated on how atrial fibrillation can attribute to stroke. The article reports that 750,000 people in...
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Stroke Takes Life of Comedian Patrice O’Neal at Young Age
You may have heard the sad news that comedian and actor, Patrice O’Neal, died Tuesday at the young age of 41 due to complications from a stroke he had in October. The specific complications were not...
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Friday Roundup: Life Line Screening-The Biggest Loser, Dan McCarney’s Stroke...
Wylie talks about his aortic dissection and how preventive screenings could have helped him avoid open heart surgery. (Photo taken from NBCMiami.com video.) We’ve got the link to video of The Biggest...
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Friday Roundup: Memory, Carotid Arteries, Hospital Stays for the Elderly, and...
Some articles for the 40 and above crowd. Read Friday Roundup news articles and stay proactive about your health! Going to school keeps your brain functions fresh The New York Times reports that more...
View ArticleLife Line Screening Friday Roundup Post: Mobile Phones, Salt Intake and...
Friday Roundup: Huge U.K. Study Currently Finds No Evidence of Health Harm from Mobile Phones Perhaps it’s just that we fear the unknown, or are suspicious of technology we don’t quite understand –...
View ArticleWire Newspapers Feature Life Line Screening’s Stroke Screening Tests to Be...
It’s always nice to get good publicity about the great work we’re doing with our preventive health screening services. Recently, the Wire newspaper chain featured an article on our stroke screening...
View ArticleMay Is National Stroke Awareness Month with Life Line Screening
Although we’re always doing our best to let our clients and website visitors know the facts about stroke, there are still individuals out there who are unaware that this silent killer is the fourth...
View ArticleLife Line Screening Monday Roundup Post: Omega-3s, Menopause and Osteoporosis...
Monday Roundup: Omega-3 May Curb Memory Loss & Alzheimer’s Researchers at New York’s Columbia University Medical Center have discovered that the inclusion of omega-3 fatty acids in one’s diet –...
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How Omega-3 Oils, Salt and Low-Fat Foods Influence Stroke and Memory Loss Risks
Friday Roundup: Omega-3 Oils May Curb Memory Loss & Alzheimer’s Researchers at New York’s Columbia University Medical Center have discovered that the inclusion of omega-3 fatty acids in one’s...
View ArticleReminders about Seated Exercise, Aspirin for Skin Cancer Prevention, and...
Friday Roundup: For today’s Roundup blog post we thought we’d refresh your memory with some outstanding posts from the past that provide relevant exercise, health and nutrition information for...
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Moderate Drinking May Benefit Bones, The Link Between Diabetes and Cosmetics,...
Friday Roundup: A Glass of Wine a Day Keeps Osteoporosis Away? For women who like a glass of wine every now and then, we have some good news. New research shows that moderate alcohol consumption,...
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Lifting Weights Lowers Diabetes Risk, How to Do a Skin Exam, 6 Surprising...
Friday Roundup: Pump Iron to Lower Diabetes Risk Some people might not particularly enjoy exercising, but research shows the benefits of physical activity are abundant. Now, weight training has been...
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5 Diseases That Start Younger Than You Think, The Link Between Popcorn and...
Friday Roundup: 5 Diseases That Start Younger Than You Think Think you’re not old enough to get these illnesses? Think again. Recently, we came across an interesting ABC News list of the top 5...
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Divorce and Stroke Risk, 3 Osteoporosis Prevention Tips, Diabetes and...
Are Your Parents Divorced? Your Stroke Risk May Be Higher If you’re a man and your parents divorced before you were 18 years old, your stroke risk may be higher. That’s what a new study from the...
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Today’s Trending Stroke News [INFOGRAPHIC]
Stroke is a big deal: it affects people all over the U.S. every day. Current breaking news reveals it may be a concern for people other than just the elderly. Check out today’s top stroke news along...
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Soft Drinks and Stroke Risk, Early Detection for Diabetes, Get Ready for...
Study: Soft Drinks May Raise Stroke Risk Are you an avid soda drinker? If you’re like a lot of other Americans, you love a fizzy, refreshing soft drink. New studies show, however, that drinking...
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Actor Frankie Muniz Suffers a Mini-Stroke at Age 26
Last Friday, “Malcolm in the Middle” actor Frankie Muniz, who is just 26 years old, suffered a mini-stroke. Muniz tweeted the news on Tuesday, December 4th saying, “I was in the hospital last Friday....
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Immune System Health, Walking and Stroke Risk, Memory Loss that Isn’t...
Looking for the latest health news? Start with the weekly news roundups from Life Line Screening. Below, we examine recent headlines featuring ten things that weaken your immune system, walking’s link...
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Friday Roundup: Diet Soda & Diabetes Risk, Southern Diets & Stroke & More
Do you want to stay up-to-date on the latest health news? Start with the weekly news roundups from Life Line Screening. March is National Nutrition Month so this news roundup features recent headlines...
View ArticleVIDEO: The Risks of High Salt Intake
March is National Nutrition Month, and brings with it a growing awareness of the importance of a healthy, nutritious diet. When it comes to the foods and drinks we put into our bodies, moderation is...
View ArticleFriday Roundup: How to Cut Heart Disease & Cancer Risk, Fiber & Stroke Risk,...
Are you looking to stay up-to-date on the latest health news? Start with the weekly news roundups from Life Line Screening. March is National Nutrition Month so this news roundup features recent...
View ArticleFriday Roundup: Antioxidants May Not Ward off Strokes, Cancer-Fighting Foods,...
Are you looking to stay up-to-date on the latest health news? Start with the weekly news roundups from Life Line Screening. Headlines include a new study with findings that suggest antioxidants may not...
View ArticleVIDEO: Lower Your Risk of Having a Stroke
There are many factors that can influence a person’s risk of stroke. They include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, atrial fibrillation, smoking, an increased age, and more. In fact, what you eat...
View ArticleFriday Roundup: FAST Stroke Signs, Depression and Alzheimer’s, and More
Here at Life Line Screening, we firmly believe that the power of prevention can change lives for the better. Being knowledgeable about your health is a great way to keep it strong. Below, read some of...
View ArticleFriday Roundup: Women’s Health Awareness, New Stroke Device, and More
Those of us at Life Line Screening believe that the power of prevention can change lives for the better. By staying up-to-date on latest health headlines featuring nutrition information, healthy living...
View ArticleFriday Roundup: Fish Oil and Heart Health, Alzheimer’s Treatment, and More
Those of us at Life Line Screening believe that the power of prevention can change lives for the better. By staying up-to-date on latest health headlines featuring fish oil and heart health,...
View ArticleThe Dangers of High Dose Painkillers
An aspirin a day keeps a heart attack at bay, right? While low doses of common painkillers have been seen to offer positive heart benefits, new study findings show there may be serious dangers...
View ArticleDon’t Want to Provoke a Stroke? Avoid These 6 Mistakes
While it may not exhibit many early warning signs, stroke is highly preventable. Many of the main risk factors for stroke, like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity and smoking can all be...
View ArticleThe Scary Consequences of Untreated Atrial Fibrillation
Many Americans are unaware of the risks posed to them by untreated heart conditions, including atrial fibrillation. Those who have this condition are at-risk for developing other life-threatening...
View ArticleDid You Know? What You’ve Always Wondered about Yawning
Your boss catches you in a yawn and thinks you’re either tired or bored. You see your spouse yawning and it makes you yawn just seconds later. Have either of these situations ever happened to you? Many...
View ArticleTexans Coach Suffers a Mini-Stroke
Texans coach, Gary Kubiak, suffered a mini-stroke during the game on Sunday. His collapse on the field was immediately noticed by medical staff and he was taken to the hospital. Doctors say he is...
View ArticleNew Stroke Prevention Guidelines Designed for Women
The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association have released new guidelines specifically geared toward women to prevent stroke. Women and men have similar risk factors, but women...
View ArticleVitamin C is Linked to a Reduced Stroke Risk
A new study links vitamin C to a reduced stroke risk. The study compared patients who had experienced a hemorrhagic stroke with healthy counterparts. All of the participants had blood tests that...
View ArticleHigh Blood Pressure and Stroke Risk
A new study conducted by a research team shows that even blood pressure that is slightly higher than normal, but not high enough to be classified as high blood pressure, can increase the risk for...
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Win a FREE Stroke Screening During National Stroke Awareness Month
Today is the first day of May, so at Life Line Screening we are kicking off National Stroke Awareness Month in a BIG way. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States, making...
View ArticleStroke Dangers in the ER
Stroke affects 795,000 per year in the United States, meaning that one person has a stroke every 40 seconds. While 88% of stroke patients do not get a warning, research from Johns Hopkins University in...
View ArticleDangers of a High Salt Diet
Think you’ve managed to avoid salt in your diet? Think again. Even if you don’t sprinkle a little extra salt on your meals, it’s sneaking into your diet from other foods you eat. According to the New...
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