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Easy Exercise to Prevent Stroke
There are many benefits to exercising regularly. Even moderate exercise like taking a walk or a slow jog may help save your life.
Surprising Facts About the Flu
As the flu continues to change and new strains appear, it’s important to know how to lower flu risk for you and your family. Here are some facts about the flu that may surprise you.
Health Hazards of Sitting All Day
Whether it’s at the office, in the car or on the sofa, more Americans are sitting for significant periods of the day. Unfortunately, a sedentary habits can have consequences.
ADHD Meds Didn’t Increase Stroke Risk
Stimulants are known to increase stroke risk in adults. But what does this mean for the five million kids between 5 and 17 who have ADHD, many of whom will be treated with stimulants?
The Two-Way Street Between Depression and Heart Health
Symptoms of depression have been tied to heart problems in past studies. Is it possible that one condition causes the other?
Stroke Risk Up with Recent Cocaine Use
The risk of a stroke in a young, health person is usually quite low. New research shows that when cocaine is used, the risk increases greatly.
Beer: The Health Benefits and Consequences
Many Americans enjoy their alcohol, spending close to $99 billion every year on beer alone. Here’s a list of potential health benefits and consequences of beer consumption.
Show Your Heart Some Love
February is American Heart Month, and dailyRx wants to remind you why heart health is so important.
Statins Alone Aren't the Only Option for High Cholesterol
When unhealthy cholesterol hits very high levels, patients might take a statin medication to help reduce those levels. For those who don’t respond well to this treatment, a lower-intensity statin with another medication may help.
Cardiac Patients Dying Less From Heart Troubles
It seems logical that patients with heart problems would eventually die as a result of their condition, but this might not be the case today.