Seniors Play in National Wii Bowling Tournament
A group of senior citizens get together every week and practice their Wii bowling skills.
A group of senior citizens get together every week and practice their Wii bowling skills.
Aging Report
Older Americans are healthier and living longer compared to previous generations, according to a new report from the NIH.
Older Americans are healthier and living longer compared to previous generations, according to a new report from the NIH.
B-Vitamins May Not Protect Stroke Patients
B-vitamins may not protect stroke patients from suffering another stroke or heart attack.
B-vitamins may not protect stroke patients from suffering another stroke or heart attack.
Stroke Device
A new device is giving young stroke victims back the ability to live their normal lives.
A new device is giving young stroke victims back the ability to live their normal lives.
Fatty Foods Could Lead to Stroke in Older Women
A study finds post-menopausal women eating a high-fat diet are at greater risk of suffering a stroke.
A study finds post-menopausal women eating a high-fat diet are at greater risk of suffering a stroke.
Even Healthy Kids Can Be Struck By Stroke
Even normal, healthy teenagers could find themselves one day suffering a stroke.
Even normal, healthy teenagers could find themselves one day suffering a stroke.
Stents May Help Prevent Strokes
Stents may be a less-invasive safe way to prevent strokes, according to a new study.
Stents may be a less-invasive safe way to prevent strokes, according to a new study.
Early Menopause Increases Risk for Heart Disease
A new study finds women who go through early menopause have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life.
A new study finds women who go through early menopause have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life.
How Music Heals the Body as Well as the Soul
Research shows music therapy can help people dealing with many serious illnesses, including Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's and stroke.
Research shows music therapy can help people dealing with many serious illnesses, including Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's and stroke.
Diabetes Could Create the Risk for Heart Attack or Stroke
Having diabetes doubles the risk for heart attack or stroke.
Having diabetes doubles the risk for heart attack or stroke.
Young Stroke Victim
Young man recovering from a stroke is spurred on by his favorite hockey team.
Young man recovering from a stroke is spurred on by his favorite hockey team.
Elderly Brain Function: Exercising the Brain
Studies show seniors who participate in cognitive activity can reduce dementia by 35 to 63 percent. A Minnesota nursing home is using a new touch screen system from a company called Dakim.
Studies show seniors who participate in cognitive activity can reduce dementia by 35 to 63 percent. A Minnesota nursing home is using a new touch screen system from a company called Dakim.
Elevators Pose a Risk to the Elderly
A new study finds elevators can be hazardous to the elderly.
A new study finds elevators can be hazardous to the elderly.
Aspirin Can Help Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke in Diabetics
An aspirin a day may help diabetic patients prevent a heart attack and stroke.
An aspirin a day may help diabetic patients prevent a heart attack and stroke.
Brain Glue Used to Cure Aneurysms
Doctors are using a new "brain glue" to treat patients with aneurysms.
Doctors are using a new "brain glue" to treat patients with aneurysms.
Coffee Drinking Can Reduce the Risk for Stroke
Regular coffee consumption appears to reduce the risk for stroke by 29%.
Regular coffee consumption appears to reduce the risk for stroke by 29%.
Dr. Nancy Talks About Teenage Stroke Victims
Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC Today Show) speaks with Matt Lauer about teens and stroke, this in the wake of the death of an 18 year-old from Hawaii.
Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC Today Show) speaks with Matt Lauer about teens and stroke, this in the wake of the death of an 18 year-old from Hawaii.
Crestor Could Help Prevent Heart Attacks
An FDA advisory panel says the cholesterol drug Crestor can help patients with normal cholesterol levels by preventing heart attacks and strokes.
An FDA advisory panel says the cholesterol drug Crestor can help patients with normal cholesterol levels by preventing heart attacks and strokes.
Dr. Nancy Discusses DNA Tests and Beau Biden
Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC Today's Show) talks with Meredith Vieira about DNA tests that you will soon be able to take at home. They also discuss Beau Biden's stroke.
Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC Today's Show) talks with Meredith Vieira about DNA tests that you will soon be able to take at home. They also discuss Beau Biden's stroke.
Dr. Nancy Talks About Bret Michaels and Medicine Recalls
Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC Today Show) speaks with Meredith Vieira about singer Bret Michael's recovery, and the FDA recall on children's medication.
Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC Today Show) speaks with Meredith Vieira about singer Bret Michael's recovery, and the FDA recall on children's medication.
