Stroke survivors might need better screening for depression
Depression among stroke survivors peaks during the early months of recovery and persists for a full year, a new study finds.
Experts say better screening...
Gum disease, inflammation, linked to stroke, hardened arteries
In two new studies, researchers found that gum disease was linked to a higher rate of strokes caused by the hardening of large arteries...
This common brain disease can cause dementia and stroke
In a new study, researchers found that levels of six proteins in the blood can be used to gauge a person’s risk for cerebral...
This type of work linked to high risk of heart disease, stroke and type...
In a new study, researchers found that shift workers are at a much higher risk for sleep disorders and metabolic syndrome, which increases a...
Brain drowns in its own fluid after a stroke
Cerebral edema, swelling that occurs in the brain, is a severe and potentially fatal complication of stroke.
In a new study, researchers found for the...
This FDA-approved drug provides better stroke treatment
In a new study, researchers found a new way to treat stroke using an already FDA-approved drug – granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (GCSF).
GCSF enhances blood...
Get familiar with signs of a heart attack or stroke
Most people realize getting medical help quickly is crucial in response to a heart attack or stroke. But it's important to know the signs...
What the heart has to do with the head
If you want to protect your brain, get busy protecting your heart.
Lifestyle behaviors that boost cardiovascular health, such as physical activity and quitting smoking,...
Our gut may help reduce inflammation, boost stroke recovery
In a new study, researchers found that the microorganisms in our gut could help protect brain cells from damage caused by inflammation after a...
After stroke, an ‘astounding’ risk of heart problems
Women and men have a much higher risk of dangerous heart problems soon after their first stroke compared to people without stroke, even if...