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Many people on statins cannot reach healthy cholesterol levels

Many people on statins cannot reach healthy cholesterol levels

In a new study, researchers found that half of the people on statins fail to reach healthy cholesterol levels after two years of using...
This simple blood test may predict heart attack and stroke

This simple blood test may predict heart attack and stroke

In a new study, researchers have discovered a new way to help predict heart attacks nada strokes in people based on a simple blood...
The secret link between sleep problems and stroke

The secret link between sleep problems and stroke

In a new study review, researchers found that sleep troubles like sleep apnea may have a strong connection with stroke. But this connection is often...
Mindful listening of music may help recover cognitive functions from stroke

Mindful listening of music may help recover cognitive functions from stroke

In a new study, researchers found that mindful music listening may help stroke patients recover their cognitive abilities. The research was conducted by a team...
This antioxidant may prevent second stroke and heart attack

This antioxidant may prevent second stroke and heart attack

Recently, researchers have identified an antioxidant that may cut the risk of a second stroke and heart attack. The powerful antioxidant is apocynin, and it...
Stroke patients need to screen for this bone disease

Stroke patients need to screen for this bone disease

A new study found that many people surviving a stroke are not screened for common bone disease, osteoporosis. These patients are also not screened for...
New drugs for preventing dementia and stroke

New drugs for preventing dementia and stroke

In a new study, researchers have tested new drugs for the prevention of stroke and dementia. The new drugs could help prevent damage to small...
Treating irregular heartbeat with ablation could reduce stroke risk

Treating irregular heartbeat with ablation could reduce stroke risk

In a new study from UC Davis, researchers find that using catheter-based ablation could reduce the risks of death and stroke in patients with...

4 things may increase your stroke and heart attack risks

In a recent study, researchers found fluctuations in weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and/or blood sugar levels in healthy people are linked to a higher...
These 4 metals may raise your risks of stroke and heart disease

These 4 metals may raise your risks of stroke and heart disease

Recently, scientists have found that four common metals, including lead, copper, cadmium, and arsenic, are linked to higher risks of heart disease and stroke. Previous...