Fast high blood pressure treatment is key to preventing stroke
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a silent threat that can lead to life-threatening conditions like heart attacks and strokes without any...
Stroke vs. heart attack: spotting the signs and taking action
When it comes to your health, knowing the difference between a stroke and a heart attack can be life-saving. Both conditions are medical emergencies,...
The connection between high blood pressure and stroke risk
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the "silent killer." This nickname comes from its ability to quietly cause significant damage to our...
A little exercise goes a long way in preventing stroke
Staying active could be more beneficial than previously thought, especially when it comes to preventing strokes.
A recent analysis, which combined data from multiple studies,...
Dementia after stroke: what you need to know
Experiencing a stroke can be a life-changing event, not only because of the immediate physical effects but also due to the potential long-term impact...
This diabetes drug can improve stroke recovery
In a significant discovery, researchers from the Karolinska Institutet have found that a commonly used diabetes medication could notably improve recovery after a stroke...
Hours of heat exposure can give you a stroke
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open reveals a worrying connection between high temperatures and the risk of acute ischemic stroke (AIS), the...
This blood pressure number can predict your stroke risk
In a recent study, scientists at the University of Miami embarked on an adventure to unravel a mystery:
How does our blood pressure affect our...
Many people don’t use aspirin to prevent a second heart attack or stroke
Aspirin is a common, inexpensive medication that has been proven to significantly reduce the risk of having another heart attack or stroke for those...
Healthy runner’s stroke followed a bad bout of COVID-19
On a ride to high school one morning, Shelley Marshall asked her daughter how things were going with her field hockey team.
At least, that's...