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Sleep Disturbances and Stroke Risk

Poor sleep may increase stroke risk. Learn how sleep apnea, sleep quality, and sleep duration affect brain and cardiovascular health.

What are the Warning Signs of a Stroke in Women?

Women may exhibit different warning signs of a stroke than men, such as nausea, seizures, or even hiccups. Learn the signs and understand your risk.

Why a Mini Stroke Can Be a Major Warning Sign

What is a mini stroke (TIA)? Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatment, plus how to reduce your risk of a future stroke.

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.