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...
Common Causes of Mini-Strokes and How to Lower Your Risk
A mini-stroke, also called a transient ischemic attack (TIA), happens when blood flow to part of the brain is briefly blocked.
Unlike a major stroke,...
Overlooked Blood Pressure Number Could Predict Stroke, Dementia
Most people know that keeping blood pressure under control is important for heart health. However, scientists are now learning that blood pressure can also...
New Treatment Could Help Stroke Patients Recover Better
Stroke remains one of the leading causes of disability worldwide because brain cells begin to die within minutes after their blood supply is blocked.
Even...
What Are the Common Causes of Strokes?
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is suddenly blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Without...