Cutting 1 gram salt a day could prevent 9 million heart attack, stroke cases
A new study by scientists from the Queen Mary University of London has found that reducing daily salt intake by just 1 gram could...
A better treatment for high blood pressure treatment in people with stroke
A recent study conducted at the University of Georgia has revealed that aggressive treatment of hypertension in stroke patients might not always be the...
Stroke linked to sleep problems, study finds
A new study from the University of Ottawa has examined the prevalence of sleep disturbances in Canadian adults, examining their potential associations with stroke,...
She wasn’t expected to walk again, much less teach yoga, after stroke at 44....
LeeAnn Walton rushed from work to a fitness club in New York City to lead a yoga class. Her classes had become so popular...
This common plant nutrient may help lower blood pressure
Quercetin, a plant pigment found in many fruits and vegetables, may help control high blood pressure, according to a study by scientists at the...
Former college hoops star learned she had a hole in her heart after it...
Tamie Felty was waiting for her wife, Amy Burnett, to get dressed for brunch when she heard a crash in the bedroom.
"Hey, what's going...
Depression is linked to higher stroke risk
A new study has found that people with depression symptoms may have a higher risk of having a stroke.
Inflammation may predict heart attack, stroke better than ‘bad’ cholesterol
A new study has found that inflammation may be a more powerful predictor of future cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke, than...
Doing these 8 things may greatly lower risk for heart disease and stroke
In a study from Tulane University, scientists found that people who strongly adhere to a set of eight lifestyle behaviors and heart-health metrics may...
Seated form of tai chi may help with stroke recovery
In a study from Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, scientists found a seated form of a traditional martial art can help stroke survivors...