Moderate coffee drinking may lower risk of stroke and heart disease
Good news for coffee lovers: drinking up to three cups of coffee a day may help protect your heart and reduce the risk of...
Starting statins early reduces heart attack and stroke risk in people with diabetes
Statin medications are a safe, low-cost, and effective way to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
For patients with diabetes,...
Education may speed up mental decline after stroke
A new study from Michigan Medicine suggests that stroke survivors with higher levels of education may experience faster mental decline after their stroke, despite...
Intense walking program could improve stroke recovery
A new study shows that a structured walking program with increasing intensity, combined with regular physical therapy, can greatly improve mobility and quality of...
Popular sugar substitute may increase stroke risk
Erythritol, a sweetener found in many “sugar-free” and low-carb foods, may not be as safe as once thought.
A new study from the University of...
Younger adults face higher stroke risk from these factors
Younger adults under the age of 50 may face a higher risk of stroke from less common causes like migraines and other medical conditions,...
What you need to know about mini strokes
A Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), often called a mini-stroke, happens when stroke-like symptoms appear but then go away quickly, usually within a few minutes.
Even...
Stroke risk in women: what you should know
Stroke is a serious medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain...
Do these things to lower your stroke risk
blood flow to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts.
While some risk factors, like age and family history,...
Poor sleep and inflammation triple depression risk in older adults, UCLA study finds
Older adults who struggle with insomnia may face more than just restless nights—they could also be at a much higher risk for depression, especially...