This Blood Pressure Goal Could Help Older people Avoid Heart Attacks and Strokes
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in older adults, yet many people do not realize they have it.
Often called...
Acupuncture May Help Stroke Survivors Regain Movement
Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability around the world. It happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked...
These Early Stroke Warning Signs Could Save Your Life
A stroke is a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to part of the brain is suddenly interrupted.
This can occur when a blood...
Scientists Discover a New Way to Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes
Heart attacks and strokes are among the leading causes of death worldwide. In most cases, these serious medical emergencies happen when blood vessels become...
Scientists Find Hidden Trigger Behind Brain Bleeding in Older People
For many years, doctors have believed that most brain hemorrhages begin when blood vessels become weak, damaged, or break apart.
Conditions such as high blood...
“Magic Mushroom” Compound May Help the Brain Recover After Stroke
Scientists in Hungary have discovered that a natural compound called DMT may help protect the brain after a stroke.
DMT, short for dimethyltryptamine, is best...
Hidden Mouth Bacteria May Raise Stroke Risk and Make Recovery Worse
Scientists in Japan have discovered that a common type of bacteria usually found in the mouth and digestive system may be linked to a...
Bright Lights at Night Could Greatly Increase Risks of Heart Attack, Stroke, Heart Failure
Many people use bright lights late at night without thinking much about it. Some scroll through their phones in bed, fall asleep with the...
Doctors urged to treat high cholesterol earlier to prevent heart attacks and strokes
Doctors should begin treating high cholesterol earlier and more aggressively than in the past, according to a new medical perspective written by researchers from...
Doctors urged to treat high cholesterol earlier to prevent heart attacks and strokes
Doctors should begin treating high cholesterol earlier and more aggressively than in the past, according to a new medical perspective written by researchers from...