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<p>Stroke survivors living in areas with high levels of unemployment, low income, low education levels and poor housing quality had twice the risk of poor recovery after a stroke compared to those living in areas with better conditions.</p>
Stroke survivors living in areas with poor economic conditions were twice as likely to have a poor recovery compared to survivors living in areas with better conditions, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2024.
For many women in Alabama, systemic problems and state policies make access to affordable quality health care a challenge.
Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, or hypertension. Because there are often no symptoms, if people aren't checking for it, many don't know.
Getting your blood pressure checked is a standard part of any medical visit, but how much do you actually know about what those numbers mean?