How marriage can protect you from heart disease and stroke
In a recent study, researchers find that marriage may protect against the development of heart disease/stroke as well as influencing who is more likely...
New blood pressure guidelines may protect millions from strokes and heart attacks
In a recent study, researchers found that the 2017 blood pressure guidelines may help prevent more than 3 million heart attacks and strokes over...
Stroke is highly preventable, says study
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries.
The two major types of stroke include the ischaemic stroke...
New video game training may help stroke patients move arms again
In a new study, researchers have developed a new video game-led training.
This training helped people who survived a severe stroke regain their arm functions.
The...
New guidance for preventing heart disease and stroke
In a newly published guidance, researchers give recommendations about how to prevent stroke and heart attack effectively.
The recommendations include eating a heart-healthy diet, taking...
Stroke is highly preventable, research shows
In a recent study from McMaster University, researchers found 10 risk factors that can be modified are responsible for nine of 10 strokes worldwide.
Stroke...
Stroke survivors need to take care of their eyes
In a new study, researchers found stroke survivors have a much higher risk of visual problems compared with healthy people.
The research was conducted by...
Depression linked to higher stroke risk in older people
A new study has shown that having more depression symptoms is linked to a higher risk of stroke in older people.
People who report an...
Obesity may help you survive a stroke
In a new study, researchers found being overweight is linked to a higher chance of surviving a stroke.
This shows the benefit of having some...
New method could lower heart disease and stroke risk effectively
In a recent study, researchers developed a state-wide network of health care professionals in urban, suburban, and rural areas.
The network contains health data of...