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Migraine Increases Stroke Risk in Young Adults

Migraines in young adults appear to increase their risk of stroke more than traditional risk factors like high blood pressure, a new study reports.Results show that migraine is the most important non-traditional risk factor for stroke among adults ages 18 to 34, accounting… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on March 27, 2024

ADHD Meds Linked to Heart Damage in Young Adults

ADHD stimulant medications like Ritalin or Adderall appear linked to a heightened risk for cardiomyopathy (a weakening of the heart muscle), and the risk grows with time, new research shows. However, researchers were quick to note that cardiomyopathies are rare in the young,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on March 27, 2024

New Concussion Guidelines Allow Earlier Activity

American athletic trainers are getting behind guidelines that could allow students who sustain a concussion to return to class and physical activity sooner. A statement published Tuesday in the Journal of Athletic Training encourages practitioners to consider the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the […]

Published on March 27, 2024