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Arm Exercises for Stroke Recovery: At-Home Rehab for Strength and Mobility

Learn effective at-home arm exercises for stroke recovery to improve strength, coordination, mobility, and independence with OT-approved techniques.

Silent Stroke: Symptoms, Causes, and Why it Matters

A silent stroke can occur without symptoms but still cause lasting brain damage. Learn the signs, causes, risks, and how to protect your brain health.

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A Doctor’s Story & What to Know

Learn when hypertrophic cardiomyopathy becomes severe and how a cardiologist guides you through heart transplant evaluation at Baystate Health.

Peripheral Artery Disease Warning Signs, Risk Factors, and Treatment

Learn about peripheral artery disease and its effects on blood flow. We explain symptoms, risk factors, and treatments to help you take control of your health.

Your Sleep and Heart Health: Expert Advice for Healthy Living

Discover how sleep affects heart health and get medically safe steps to improve sleep habits and lower risk from Baystate Health experts.

Broken Heart Syndrome (Takotsubo Syndrome): Stress and Heart Health Facts

Discover what broken heart syndrome is and how stress affects your heart. Learn practical tips to reduce risk and improve your cardiovascular health.

When It's Not Breast Cancer: All About Benign Breast Disease

When symptoms turn out not to be breast cancer, the breast care team develops a care plan for benign breast disease and prevention of cancer.

5 Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure

Discover what blood pressure numbers mean and how to recognize high readings. Find evidence-based ways to lower blood pressure.

RSV Symptoms, Risks, and Helpful Prevention Tips for Families

Learn about Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), its symptoms, and how to protect your family with guidance from Baystate Health experts.

Breast Cancer Recurrence: What You Need to Know

Understand the key factors influencing breast cancer recurrence and discover effective treatments and lifestyle changes that lower your risk.