Stroke warning signs every older adult should recognize
A stroke can happen suddenly and without warning, but the faster it’s treated, the better the chances of recovery.
A stroke occurs when blood flow...
Research shows a strong link between stroke risk and chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a widespread health problem affecting millions of people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, the exact reasons why the kidneys continue...
Loneliness may increase your risks of heart disease, stroke, infections
A new study suggests that staying connected with friends and family can strengthen our immune system and lower the risk of diseases like heart...
5 simple steps to lower your risk of stroke after 60
A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. It can cause lasting...
How a shingles vaccine could prevent heart and brain diseases
Shingles is a painful skin condition that many people face as they grow older. It comes from the same virus that causes chickenpox. After...
Can a flu shot lower your risk of stroke?
A stroke is a life-threatening condition that occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked, similar to a roadblock that stops traffic.
Without blood,...
Revolutionary sensor can diagnose stroke in real-time
A team of researchers led by Professor Seung-Kyun Kang from Seoul National University has developed a groundbreaking strain sensor with record-breaking sensitivity, potentially transforming...
Intensive high blood pressure treatment could prevent stroke in older people
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious health issue. It’s sometimes called the "silent killer" because you might not feel sick, but it...
How to distinguish signs of stroke and heart attack
Strokes and heart attacks are both medical emergencies that can strike suddenly and have life-threatening consequences.
Although they involve different parts of the body—the brain...
This blood pressure drug may help prevent epilepsy after stroke
For some stroke survivors, the damage caused by the stroke can lead to epilepsy due to scarring and disrupted electrical activity in the brain.
However,...