Living with Multiple Chronic Conditions (MCC)

Many people have 2 or more ongoing (chronic) health problems. Learn tips to help you manage medicines, appointments, costs, and other information when you have multiple chronic conditions.

Understanding Coronary Microvascular Disease

Coronary microvascular disease (CMD) is also sometimes called small artery or small vessel disease. It occurs when the inner blood vessels of the heart become damaged. In some cases, the small arteries of the heart don’t function properly.

Sleep Hygiene for Adults

Sleep hygiene is a series of habits that can help you get to sleep and stay asleep through the night. Why is it important? Getting quality sleep regularly can help improve both your physical and mental health.

Vision Changes After a Stroke

People who have had strokes often experience side effects like paralysis, memory loss, and behavior changes. But almost two-thirds of stroke survivors have vision problems, too. This is particularly likely to occur if a stroke happens toward the back of the brain, where it processes vision.

Talking with Someone Who Has Had a Stroke

If your loved one has had a stroke, you may be wondering:How can I communicate with my loved one? Having a stroke can make people struggle with things like talking, listening, reading, and writing. So you might have to communicate with your loved one differently.

Hispanic Americans and Stroke Risk

Strokes disproportionately affect Hispanic Americans. Understanding your risk and doing what you can to lower it can help prevent strokes.

Heart Valve Surgery and Your Mood

Nearly 25% of heart valve patients feel depressed after surgery, even when it goes well. This is called cardiac depression. Knowing what you may experience emotionally after surgery can help you prepare for it—and identify it—if depression does happen.

Discharge Instructions: Spleen Injury

The spleen is a small organ in the upper left part of the belly (abdomen). It sits under the left ribs in front of and behind the stomach. If your spleen is injured, here's what you should know when caring for yourself at home.