Virtual reality can strongly improve stroke rehabilitation
Stroke survivors often struggle with weakened limbs, making it hard to regain full movement. Rehabilitation techniques like mirror therapy are commonly used to help...
Shorter telomeres linked to higher risk of stroke, dementia, and depression
A new study suggests that people with shorter protective caps at the ends of their chromosomes, called telomeres, may have a higher risk of developing age-related...
New blood test may quickly identify stroke type before hospital arrival
A new study suggests that a simple blood test could help emergency responders quickly determine whether a stroke is caused by a brain bleed...
Around 3% of us will develop a brain aneurysm in our lives. So what...
Australian radio host Kyle Sandilands announced on air yesterday that he has a brain aneurysm and needs urgent brain surgery.
Typically an aneurysm occurs when...
New blood test may quickly identify stroke types
A new study suggests that a simple blood test could help doctors quickly determine whether a stroke is caused by bleeding or a blood clot, even before...
Blood tests may help predict stroke risk in people with this heart problem
A new study suggests that certain substances in the blood may help identify people with a type of irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation (AFib)...
Flossing might help lower stroke and heart disease risks
Taking care of your teeth may do more than just keep your smile bright. A new study suggests that flossing regularly could lower the...
This method helps cut heart attack and stroke risk in half
A new study from HealthPartners Institute found that people with high blood pressure who used a telemonitoring program had about half the risk of...
Processed foods may increase risk of stroke and memory loss
A new study suggests that eating a lot of ultra-processed foods—like soft drinks, chips, and cookies—may increase the risk of stroke and memory problems....
Shingles vaccine may help prevent heart attacks and strokes
Shingles is a painful skin condition caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Many people don’t realize that once you’ve had chickenpox, the...