HEALTH BRIEFS: Reduced mammogram rates offered

LAPORTE | Several Indiana University Health locations are offering mammograms in May at a $95 discounted rate.

Rebounding from stroke, Kirk challenges GOP on issues

WASHINGTON | Last year U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., used a harness learning to walk again after a stroke that threatened not just his career but his life.

What makes Congressman Mark Kirk so special?

Was it just me or were other people disgusted with the news media report on Mark Kirk's return to Congress? Now granted all I know about him is he was elected to Congress as a Republican.

Heart-healthy habits extend lifespan

A new long-term medical study from Northwestern Medicine suggests that individuals with healthy hearts in middle age live up to 14 years longer than peers with two or more cardiovascular risks.

Making muscles smarter

This new machine, called the off-axis neuromuscular trainer, is an offshoot of the trusty elliptical trainer that has been a workout favorite for decades.

Top 10 tech tips for a healthier heart

The message that a healthy lifestyle helps protect your heart isn't new. If you'd like to do more to take care of your heart, here are 10 ways technology can make that easier.

Ted Potter Jr. wins Greenbrier Classic in playoff

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. | Ted Potter Jr.'s first PGA Tour victory means a lot more than a big paycheck. The 28-year-old rookie can take a trip to August National off his wish list.

Na Yeon Choi wins US Women's Open

KOHLER, Wis. | Na Yeon Choi was cruising to victory in the U.S. Women's Open when her trademark consistency suddenly deserted her.

Sen. Mark Kirk released from rehabilitation center

In this April 19 file photo provided by the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., talks with staff members at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, in the first public image of Kirk since he suffered a stroke in January. On Thursday, Kirk's office released a stateme…

Sen. Mark Kirk released from rehabilitation center

CHICAGO | Family members say Sen. Mark Kirk has been released from the rehabilitation center in Chicago where he had been recovering from a stroke.

Lifetime risk of heart attack or stroke higher than people think

Researchers monitored traditional indicators for heart disease and discovered that even one elevated factor, present at any age, substantially increases an individual's lifetime risk for heart problems.

South Suburban wins award for its care of stroke patients

HAZEL CREST | Advocate South Suburban Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Bronze Quality Achievement Award. This award follows the recent announcement that Advocate South Suburban Hospital has been designated a pri…

How Strokes Work

Everyone has heard of a heart attack, and most people understand the cause of heart attacks. A stroke is the same kind of thing that happens in the brain, cutting off oxygen to an area of the brain and causing brain cells to start dying.

Strokes are rising fast among young, middle-aged

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Strokes are rising dramatically among young and middle-aged Americans while dropping in older people, a sign that the obesity epidemic may be starting to shift the age burden of the disease.

Patient focus earns St. Mary Medical Center high marks

Recently St. Mary Medical Center received recognition in several programs that document the highest quality of care in the areas of stroke, joint replacement, and stereotactic breast biopsy.

Patient focus earns St. Mary Medical Center high marks

Recently St. Mary Medical Center received recognition in several programs that document the highest quality of care in the areas of stroke, joint replacement, and stereotactic breast biopsy.

Porter hospital lauded for stroke care

VALPARAISO | Porter Health System is participating in the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines Stroke program.

Christmas for the Elderly: Judith happy to be an example that a 'return to home' is possible

Judith, 66, of Hebron, has worked hard to adapt following a stroke that resulted in an eight-year nursing home stay. Today, with the help of the Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County, she's living at home and using every day assistance tools like a "grabber" to reach for objects she needs.

New health helps one Ill. family

CHICAGO | The nation's new health care law adds consumer protections that kicked in Thursday, forcing insurers to meet new requirements. Coverage for children with pre-existing conditions is guaranteed. Lifetime dollar caps are eliminated. And insurers can no longer cancel policies retroacti…