Stroke

Spotting the signs and symptoms of a stroke early on can prompt a person to call 911 immediately, so that the treatment can begin right away to reduce to risk of complications or even death. The American Stroke Association has outlined five key signs of stroke that should urge someone to call 911 right away. ...click here to read more

A new study suggests that doctors should look at a patient’s blood pressure history as opposed to a single reading as a means to predict the stroke risk. Researcher Dr. Marileen Portegies said, “Our study suggests that looking at someone’s blood pressure over time and whether it increases slowly or steeply may provide additional information ...click here to read more

A recent study uncovered that generally healthy men who undergo testosterone replacement therapy do not become more prone to getting a heart attack or stroke. The findings come from researchers at Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake city who looked at 1,472 men aged 52 and 63 all with low testosterone levels but no ...click here to read more

Shingles raises short-term stroke and myocardial infarction risk in elderly. The findings published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings found that seniors over the age of 50 have a 50 percent higher risk of stroke up to 90 days after a shingles episode. One-third of the 95 percent of individuals with the chickenpox virus will develop ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes in women increases heart attack and stroke risk, but intense activity may help lower the risk. Women, compared to men, have double the risk of having a heart attack or stroke if they have type 2 diabetes. The findings suggest that additional intense activity could help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. ...click here to read more

Heart disease and stroke risk is dictated by profession in older workers, according to new findings. The study uncovered that those workers over the age of 45 in sales, office support, or other service occupations have more risk factors for heart disease and stroke, compared to workers in management and professional jobs. Overall, over 88 ...click here to read more

If you aren’t getting proper sleep on a nightly basis, you are increasing your risk of stroke. Sleep is the time when our bodies finally get to recharge and take a break from the busy day. Our hormones become regulated, our stress is reduced, and even our memories improve with proper sleep. As you can ...click here to read more

Polymyalgia rheumatica may raise the risk for heart attack and stroke in older adults. Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory muscle disorder that leads to pain and stiffness. Author Dr. Christian Mallen wrote, “Polymyalgia rheumatica is one of the most common inflammatory rheumatologic conditions in older adults, with a lifetime risk of 2.4% for women and 1.7% ...click here to read more

As the clock turns back – known as daylight saving time – a spike in strokes is often seen in high risk individuals. Finnish researchers explored decade’s worth of data and found higher incidences of stroke up to two days after daylight saving time, compared to when the clocks change forward. According to the researchers, ...click here to read more

The flu vaccine not only helps reduce the risk of influenza, but it can lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. According to the study, not only could the flu vaccine protect you from the influenza virus, but it may also help you lower your risk for life-threatening cardiovascular conditions, such as heart attack ...click here to read more

Air pollution and global climate change are subjects that make the daily headlines, especially since the recent Paris Climate Conference, but did you know that studies show air pollution raises dementia and stroke risk in seniors, as well as increases general cognitive decline in elderly women? A study published in the Journal of the American ...click here to read more

Giant cell arteritis in elderly is linked to the herpes virus causing chicken pox and shingles. Giant cell arteritis is a condition in which the blood vessels in the temples and scalp become inflamed, which can lead to sudden blindness or stroke. Study author Don Gilden said, “Our analysis, which is the largest to-date, provides ...click here to read more

Untreated high blood pressure is associated with a higher risk of “bleeding” stroke, and the risk has been found to be higher in blacks and Hispanics. Study author Dr. Kyle Walsh said, “The average age for a brain hemorrhage [bleeding stroke] is much younger in minorities, especially in African-Americans, so they may suffer more disability ...click here to read more

Although anyone can experience a stroke, a new study has found that women and minorities fare worse during stroke aftermath, compared to men and whites. Dr. Richard Libman, vice chair of neurology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, said, “This study drives home the point that outcomes are worse in women ...click here to read more