Stressful Life Events Tied to Increased Risk of Stroke
New research from the University of Galway, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open (JAMA Network Open), suggests that psychosocial stress…
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Scientists Identify New Potential Benefits of Statins Beyond Lowering Cholesterol
Recent research links the cholesterol-lowering drugs to a lower risk of bleeding stroke. According to recent research individuals who use statins, a class of drugs…
New Research Finds That the Time of Day You Exercise Could Impact Your Heart Health
Heart disease and stroke risk are lowest in those who engage in morning physical activity. A new study published in the European Journal of Preventive…
Scientists Uncover a Surprising New Benefit of Flu Vaccination
A recent University of Calgary study indicates that the annual flu vaccine lowers the risk of stroke. According to researchers from the University of Calgary,…
Why Does Shingles Lead to Stroke? Scientists Might Have an Answer
Researchers discover a potential explanation for why those who have had shingles are more likely to suffer a stroke. According to recent research from the…
Startling News: A Certain Type of Stroke Is on the Rise
The stroke affects Black people at a disproportionately high rate. According to a study recently published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy…
Moderate to Heavy Drinking Linked to Higher Risk of Stroke in Young Adults
According to new research, people in their 20s and 30s who drink moderate to heavy amounts of alcohol may be more likely to have a…
Getting a Flu Shot May Reduce Your Risk of Stroke
Annual flu shots are linked to a lower risk of stroke. According to research recently published in the journal Neurology getting an annual flu vaccination…
A Simple 1 Gram Reduction in Daily Salt Consumption Could Save 4 Million Lives
The diet change could also ward off nearly 9 million cases of stroke and heart disease. A 1 gram reduction in daily salt consumption might…
Blood Type Linked to Risk of Stroke Before Age 60
According to a new meta-analysis, gene variants associated with a person’s blood type may be linked to their risk of stroke before age 60. The…
Researchers Find Link Between Artificial Sweeteners and Heart Disease
These food additives “should not be considered a healthy and safe alternative to sugar,” argue researchers. A potential direct association between higher artificial sweetener consumption…
Scientists Discover a Surprising Culprit Worsens Stroke
Neuroscientists make a surprising brain discovery. According to research, a set of amino acids that normally maintain brain function play a crucial role in the…
Protect Yourself Against Heart Attack and Stroke – Train Your Blood Vessels
Short, repeated bouts of restricted circulation using a blood pressure cuff may be beneficial to one’s health. The majority of heart attacks and strokes worldwide…
Your Blood Type May Predict Your Risk of Having a Stroke Before Age 60
Research could lead to potential new ways to predict and prevent strokes in young adults. A person’s blood type may be linked to their risk…
Shift Work Has Long-Term Negative Health Consequences
According to a new study, living against our biological body clocks might harm our long-term health by changing gut and brain interactions. While most Americans…
Research Shows Salt Substitutes Lower Risk of Heart Attack/Stroke and Death
Researchers say beneficial effects likely to apply to people everywhere. According to a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, dietary salt substitutes lower the…
Death by Napping? The Frightening Link to High Blood Pressure and Increased Stroke Risk
American Heart Association study shows link between frequent naps and high blood pressure. Frequent or usual daytime napping in adults was associated with a 24%…
Diabetes and Heart Disease Can Double Your Risk of Dementia
The study finds that dementia risk is increased by diabetes and cardiovascular disease. People who have at least two of the conditions type 2 diabetes,…
