Even a Little Exercise May Prevent Stroke in People with Irregular Heartbeat
Regular physical activity is well known to strengthen the heart, but many people with atrial fibrillation worry that exercise could be unsafe.
New research suggests...
After a Stroke At 14, She Vowed to Walk at Her High School Graduation
Bella Chambasis was 14 years old when she started having daily nosebleeds, nausea and exhaustion that made getting dressed difficult.
“Then I started to get...
Stroke Warning Signs Every Older Adult and Family Should Know
Stroke is a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to part of the brain is suddenly blocked or when a blood vessel in...
A Personalized ‘Mini Artery’ That May Predict Who Will Have a Stroke
Every year, millions of people around the world suffer an ischemic stroke, the most common type of stroke.
It happens when a blood clot blocks...
Exoskeleton Teamwork Gives New Hope for Stroke Recovery
Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term disability around the world. Even after surviving the initial event, many people face months or...
Scientists Say Heart Attacks and Strokes Almost Never Happen Without Warning
A huge international study has found that heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure almost never happen without warning.
The research showed that more than 99%...
Shingles Vaccine May Also Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke
Most people know the shingles vaccine helps prevent a painful skin rash, but new research suggests it may also protect against heart attacks and...
Understanding the Causes and Risk Factors of Mini-Strokes
A mini-stroke can be frightening because it often appears suddenly and then disappears just as quickly. Doctors call this condition a transient ischemic attack,...
Hidden Genes Behind Early Irregular Heartbeat May Prevent Future Strokes
Atrial fibrillation, often called AFib, is the most common long-term heart rhythm disorder, affecting an estimated 10 million Americans.
It happens when the upper chambers...
Study Finds Link Between Migraine Aura and Stroke
Many people think of migraine as simply a painful headache, but it is actually a complex neurological condition.
Around one in three people with migraine...