Stroke

If you’ve ever visited a sauna, you know the experience is very relaxing and soothing. But did you know that saunas can actually improve your heart health – and brain health, too? Numerous studies now point to the fact that sweating in a sauna may be a good way to prevent heart disease, stroke, and ...click here to read more

Stroke survivors may be able to improve their walking recovery with the use of sensory devices that are currently being developed by researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University, in conjunction with technology firm Lucid Innovation. These devices will be worn by stroke survivors to aid in walking therapy by sensing stride patterns and symmetry. The devices ...click here to read more

Over 400,000 American women suffer from stroke every year. Some people may be surprised to hear that this number is about 55,000 more than men. Recent surveys suggest that a significant number of women don’t know the primary symptoms of stroke or the fact that stroke prevention is not “one-size-fits-all.” Medical advances over the last ...click here to read more

Stroke recovery can be improved with a new treatment that creates new nerve synapses – essential for learning – in the brain. Researcher Marcela Pekna explained, “More nerve sprouts and connections between nerve cells are created so that the remaining cells can take over functions that the dead cells once had.” The researchers focused on ...click here to read more

Although it may not be a common term, silent stroke is a leading cause of vascular dementia that impacts about one-third of those over the age of 70. A better understanding of silent stroke can help many people reduce the risk of memory problems associated with vascular dementia. During a typical stroke, a clot blocks ...click here to read more

Stroke risk is higher in patients with permanent arrhythmia than in patients with short episodes of arrhythmia. The risk was found to be doubled among those with permanent arrhythmia. The findings are based on data from over 6,000 persons. Atrial fibrillation – heart arrhythmia – is a common condition and a known risk factor for ...click here to read more

Recent research suggests that people who suffer from inflammatory joint disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, are at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease that could be better controlled if only preventative measures were adopted. Although there is no definitive proof that inflammation causes cardiovascular disease, research tells us that inflammation is common in people who ...click here to read more

Coronary artery disease and stroke patients face a lower early mortality risk when following the Mediterranean diet. Researcher Professor Giovanni de Gaetano explained, “The Mediterranean diet is widely recognized as one of the healthier nutrition habits in the world. In fact, many scientific studies have shown that a traditional Mediterranean lifestyle is associated with a ...click here to read more

Stroke or heart attack risk increases in women with migraine. The study looked at 917 women who were evaluated for heart disease. The researchers found that those women with a history of migraines were at a higher risk to experience a future cardiovascular event – stroke, in particular. The study also found that women who ...click here to read more

Silent strokes are more common among seniors suffering from migraine headaches. Silent strokes are symptomless brain injuries that are caused by blood clot interrupting blood flow to the brain. Although previous research has identified migraines as a risk factor for stroke, researcher Dr. Teshamae Monteith explained that she does “not believe migraine sufferers should worry, ...click here to read more

A new study has suggested that a daily moderate dose of alcohol can reduce the risk of ischemic stroke, but heavy drinking increases the risk of other types of stroke. The researchers reviewed 25 studies and found that two drinks a day reduced the risk of ischemic stroke, but increases the risk of a bleeding ...click here to read more

First heart attack or stroke risk is decreased in patients using cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins. Statins were effective at reducing the risk of death, heart attack, and stroke among people with various risk factors. The benefits of statins were greatest for people facing the highest risk of heart attacks and stroke. Even still, those ...click here to read more

A new study has found that stroke cases are on the decline among older adults, but are rising among younger people. Lead researcher Joel Swerdel explained, “People born during what I call the ‘Golden Generation,’ 1945 to 1954, had lower rates of stroke than those born 20 years before them and also in the 20 ...click here to read more

High resting heart rate and blood pressure is associated with many mental health disorders. The study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, looked at data from over a million Swedish men. Heart rate and blood pressure are regulated by the autonomic nervous system which controls the body’s basic functions. Using blood pressure and heart rate measurements, the ...click here to read more