Dietary salt substitutes could prevent heart attack, stroke and death
A new study confirms that using a salt substitute can reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and early death. Researchers analyzed data from...
New stroke treatment may improve recovery after clot removal
A new study suggests that injecting the clot-dissolving drug tenecteplase directly into a brain artery after removing a blood clot may help stroke survivors...
Brain bleeds may double the risk of dementia, study finds
A recent study by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine suggests that people who experience brain bleeds—also known as intracranial hemorrhages—are twice as likely to...
This beverage may lower risk of stroke and heart disease
A recent study from Semmelweis University has found that drinking up to three cups of coffee per day may lower the risk of stroke...
This drug could treat stroke beyond standard time window
A new study has found that the clot-dissolving drug alteplase can significantly improve stroke recovery even when given up to 24 hours after a...
How strokes affect older people in the long run
A stroke is a serious medical event that can change a person’s life in many ways, especially for older adults. It happens when blood...
Why high blood pressure can increase stroke risk
High blood pressure, often called hypertension, is one of the most common health issues affecting older adults.
While it may seem like just a number...
Best stroke recovery exercises for people over 50
Recovering from a stroke can be challenging, especially for people over 50. A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked or...
Why shingle vaccine can help prevent stroke and heart disease
Shingles is a painful skin condition that many people may not think about until it happens to them. It comes from the same virus...
This blood pressure drug may lower stroke risk in women with migraine headaches
A common blood pressure medication used to prevent migraines may also significantly reduce the risk of ischemic stroke in women, according to a new study.
The research, presented...