Stroke is a leading cause of death and a significant cause of disability in the United States. The American Stroke Association list the following warning signs of a stroke: face drooping on one side, arm weakness and/or numbness, and slurred speech. … [Read more...]
Nuts May Lower Risk of Fatal Heart Attack and Stroke
Over the course of a twelve-year study involving 5,432 adults, researchers observed that participants who ate nuts at least twice a week had a 17% reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Study author Dr. Noushin Mohammadifard explains, … [Read more...]
Highly Processed Foods Linked to Heart Disease
Researchers monitored the health and dietary behaviors of over 100,000 adults for five years and identified an association between ultra-processed food consumption and an elevated risk for both heart attack and stroke. BMJ, May 2019 … [Read more...]
Smoking Linked to Stroke Recurrence
Following a stroke, individuals who continue to smoke cigarettes are nearly twice as likely to experience a recurrent stroke as those who have never smoked. However, those who quit smoking can slash that risk by nearly 60%. Journal of the American … [Read more...]
Hearing Loss Linked to Stroke Risk?
An analysis of data concerning nearly 20,000 middle-aged and older Chinese adults identified an association between hearing loss and an elevated risk for stroke, particularly in cases of severe hearing loss. Atherosclerosis, March 2019 … [Read more...]
Dirty Air Linked to Increased Risk of Strokes and Shorter Lives
New research that looked at data from 1,600 counties across the United States between 2005 and 2010 revealed that individuals living in counties with more air pollution not only had a higher risk for stroke but also short life expectancy—particularly … [Read more...]
Attitude May Help Prevent a Second Stroke
Examinations of 400 patients who survived either a mild or moderate stroke or a transient ischemia attack found that those who felt as though they could protect themselves from a second stroke were less likely to have high blood pressure (a risk … [Read more...]
Stroke Risks for Kids
Stroke Risks for Kids. The National Stroke Association reports that stroke remains among the top ten causes of death in children. The following are risk factors for stroke among youths: heart defects present at birth, sickle-cell disease, immune … [Read more...]
Sleep Duration May Affect Stroke Risk in Men
After reviewing data concerning approximately 17,000 American adults, researchers report that men who sleep nine or more hours per night have a 70% greater risk for stroke than average sleepers. Neurology, October 2018 … [Read more...]
Yoga and Exercise Help Atrial Fibrillation Patients
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a condition that causes a rapid and irregular heartbeat, which can lead to cardiovascular events like stroke and heart failure. A systemic review of studies published in over 1,800 journals concluded that both yoga and … [Read more...]
Fitness a Key to Post-Stroke Recovery
Individuals who are active and exercise on a regular basis before a stroke are less likely to face disability afterward. Researchers found that among those in the study who suffered a stroke, those who had exercised regularly before their stroke were … [Read more...]
Osteoarthritis Linked to Stroke
Taiwanese researchers report that patients living with osteoarthritis (OA) have an elevated risk for stroke. Using data from Taiwan's Longitudinal Health Insurance Database, researchers found that patients with mild to moderate OA have a 95% higher … [Read more...]
Calcium Buildup in Arteries Among Young May Signal Cardiovascular Problems
Researchers performed CT scans and collected data on more than 3,000 men and women with an average age of 40 and found that individuals with any calcified plaque in their arteries had a five times greater risk for cardiovascular problems. … [Read more...]
Daylight Savings Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke
Finnish researchers have found that changing the clock forward or back leads raises an individual's stroke risk. The team analyzed data from 3,033 men and women hospitalized during the week after a daylight saving time transition and found that the … [Read more...]