Study links green communities to lower stroke risk
Michael Merschel, American Heart Association News
March 17, 2021
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The greener the neighborhood, the lower the stroke risk, a new study suggests.
Researchers matched images gathered from space to health data from residents to come up with their findings. The work adds to evidence that shows where someone lives affects their health, said study co-author Dr. William Aitken. He is a cardiology fellow at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital in Florida. There s a lot of evidence that our natural environment does influence health, and we wanted to look at it particularly with stroke, Aitken said.
How to get better sleep amid the pandemic - and why you should
Laura Williamson, American Heart Association News
March 17, 2021
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A good night s sleep. It s one of those things people don t appreciate until it s gone. But like much taken for granted prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, good quality sleep is harder to come by these days.
That s worrisome, health experts say, because poor sleep can lead to poor brain and heart health. We re seeing a lot of irregular sleep patterns now, said Dr. David Gozal, a professor and chair of the child health department at the University of Missouri in Columbia. He is among the researchers who are finding more troubled sleepers across the globe since the pandemic began.
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Sex after stroke: New study highlights survivors fears
Michael Merschel, American Heart Association News
March 15, 2021
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Stroke survivors often have difficulty with sex, and it can affect their lives beyond the bedroom. A new study offers fresh insight on the barriers – and how health care providers might help.
Researchers interviewed 150 stroke patients at a medical center in Lima, Peru. Nearly 60% said they suffered from some kind of sexual dysfunction. Only 10% described their sex life as optimal.
The patients average age was 63, and more than two-thirds were men. The most frequently reported problems were a decrease in the frequency of sexual encounters and decreased sexual desire.