New guidance for preventing heart disease and stroke
In a newly published guidance, researchers give recommendations about how to prevent stroke and heart attack effectively.
The recommendations include eating a heart-healthy diet, taking...
Stroke is highly preventable, research shows
In a recent study from McMaster University, researchers found 10 risk factors that can be modified are responsible for nine of 10 strokes worldwide.
Stroke...
Stroke survivors need to take care of their eyes
In a new study, researchers found stroke survivors have a much higher risk of visual problems compared with healthy people.
The research was conducted by...
Depression linked to higher stroke risk in older people
A new study has shown that having more depression symptoms is linked to a higher risk of stroke in older people.
People who report an...
Obesity may help you survive a stroke
In a new study, researchers found being overweight is linked to a higher chance of surviving a stroke.
This shows the benefit of having some...
New method could lower heart disease and stroke risk effectively
In a recent study, researchers developed a state-wide network of health care professionals in urban, suburban, and rural areas.
The network contains health data of...
4 things you can do to prevent stroke
We have talked about that heart attack is caused by the condition when oxygen-rich blood to a part of the heart is blocked.
If the...
Three common prescribed drugs may increase stroke risk by 60%
In a recent study, researchers from the University of Aberdeen found that drugs routinely prescribed for allergies, heart disease and Parkinson’s are linked to...
Sitting too much could harm heart health in older people
In a new study, researchers found sedentary behavior, like sitting for a long time, was related to future cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older people.
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This powerful antioxidant may help reduce second stroke, heart attack
In a recent study, researchers found a powerful antioxidant could help reduce the risk of second stroke and heart attack.
Doctors have long known that...