What is Broken Heart Syndrome?

Broken heart syndrome is a term that refers to stress-related illness or death that occurs after a major loss or other event. Most notably, it refers to the phenomenon that occurs in older married couples. When one spouse passes away, it is not uncommon for the surviving spouse to pass away shortly after.   This… Continue reading What is Broken Heart Syndrome?

Education and Post-Stroke Risk

New research shows that people that have gone through higher education, like completing a college degree, tend to be at a higher risk for some types of mental decline after suffering from a stroke.    Stroke has long been associated with cognitive decline. This makes sense; a stroke occurs when there is aninterruption to the… Continue reading Education and Post-Stroke Risk