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Age may play big role in women’s worse quality of life post-stroke

After a stroke, women are known to have a worse health-related quality of life than men, both in the short term and long term. Now...

Stroke survivors recover better with stepped-up rehab

Stroke survivors in rehabilitation may be able to step things up: A new study says challenging, high-intensity training may help them regain mobility better than...

This inexpensive drug combo may lower risks for heart attack, stroke

In a new study, researchers found an inexpensive treatment that combines four drugs could reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and heart failure. The...

This training could boost stroke survivors’ walking skills

In a new study, researchers found high-intensity step training that mimics real-world conditions may better improve walking ability in stroke survivors compared to traditional,...

Insomnia linked to higher risk of heart disease and stroke

People suffering from insomnia may have an increased risk of coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke, according to new research in the American...

Stroke may lead to lower vitamin D

Low vitamin D levels do not lead to strokes but can result from them, according to the latest study that looks at the relationship...

Aerobic exercise could improve recovery after stroke

Rehabilitation for most stroke survivors rarely involves aerobic fitness. But new research suggests they might be missing out on a significant healing opportunity. An analysis of...

Urinary tract infections have strongest link with stroke

Urinary tract infection is a very common infection that affects a part of the urinary system. The urinary system consists of the kidneys, bladder, ureters...

These two common foods linked to most heart disease, stroke, diabetes

It is known that a diet high in salt and processed meat can bring lots of harms to people’s health. In a recent study, researchers...

Older people need to watch out for ‘silent’ strokes after surgery

In a new study, researchers found that covert—or 'silent' - strokes are common in older people after they have elective, non-cardiac surgery. The strokes can...