Insights Into Women and Stroke Risk
TUESDAY, Dec. 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — You might be surprised to learn that stroke is the number three killer of women. Women and men have many of the same risk factorsRead More…
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AHA: Warm, Wet Weather Linked to Better Outcomes for Stroke Survivors
FRIDAY, Nov. 16, 2018 (American Heart Association) — Rainy days may bring a lot more than relief from summer heat — they also are connected to better survival chances and overall outlookRead More…
One Man's Journey Back From Stroke at 52
THURSDAY, Nov. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Price Woodward was the picture of health at age 52. He lived an active lifestyle and ran marathons. He was definitely not the type ofRead More…
Stroke Rates Higher Among Pot Users
FRIDAY, Oct. 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — As the use of marijuana is growing, with Canada legalizing the drug just this week, a new study that ties pot to a raised riskRead More…
AHA: Stroke Care Gains in Puerto Rico Falter After Hurricane Maria
TUESDAY, Oct. 9, 2018 (American Heart Association) — A project aimed at improving the inequalities in stroke care between Puerto Rico and the mainland did just that — until Hurricane Maria roaredRead More…
Mediterranean Diet May Cut Stroke Risk for Women, But Not Men
THURSDAY, Sept. 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The Mediterranean diet may do more than help you reach and maintain a healthy weight: New research suggests that women who follow it also lowerRead More…
Fitter Folks Suffer Milder Strokes: Study
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — It’s well-known that regular exercise can help cut your risk for a stroke. Now, new research shows fitness may have an added bonus, cutting theRead More…
AHA: For Hispanics, Neighborhood May Be Key Factor in Heart Disease Risk
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 19, 2018 (American Heart Association) — Hispanic adults who live in counties with high concentrations of their ethnic peers are about 60 percent more likely than those who don’t toRead More…
AHA: High-Flying Young Doc Overcomes Stroke That Once Grounded Him
THURSDAY, May 24, 2018 (American Heart Association) — Flying at 35,000 feet at the start of a trip from their Chicago home to Hawaii to celebrate the upcoming birth of their firstRead More…
After 'Mini-Stroke,' Drug Combo Could Help Cut Odds for Major Attack
WEDNESDAY, May 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A dual-drug approach after a “mini-stroke” might maximize a person’s odds of avoiding a more major stroke in the months after, research shows. Minor strokesRead More…
What You Need to Know About Strokes
SATURDAY, May 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Stroke is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, but a lack of awareness and resources hinder efforts to change that, theRead More…
Could Time in a Sauna Lower Your Stroke Risk?
WEDNESDAY, May 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Older adults who like to bask in the heat of a sauna may be less likely to suffer a stroke, a new study suggests. TheRead More…