Stroke

A hypertensive crisis is a quick and severe risk in blood pressure that can lead to a stroke. Extremely high blood pressure refers to readings of 180/120 mm Hg and higher and it can cause damage to the blood vessels. When blood pressure is this high, the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently. For ...click here to read more

Stroke risk may be lowered by drinking coffee and green tea, and following a healthy diet and lifestyle. Lead author of the study Yoshihiro Kokubo said, “This is the first large-scale study to examine the combined effects of both green tea and coffee on stroke risks. You may make a small but positive lifestyle change ...click here to read more

Erectile dysfunction patients on the Mediterranean diet may lower heart attack and stroke risk. Lead researcher Dr. Athanasios Angelis explained, “Erectile dysfunction is not a symptom of ageing, it is a bad sign from the body that something is wrong with the vasculature. In 80 percent of cases, erectile dysfunction is caused by vascular problems ...click here to read more

Some behavioral science experts now believe that heart disease patients should be examined closely for signs of anxiety and depression, as new evidence suggests it can be linked to a higher risk of stroke and death in this group of people. New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows that people ...click here to read more

Stroke risk and recovery are linked to sleep disorders like insomnia and sleep apnea. Based on study findings, researchers recommend that patients who have experienced a stroke or mini-stroke should be screened for sleep disorders. Study author Dirk M. Hermann said, “Although sleep disorders are common after a stroke, very few stroke patients are tested ...click here to read more

Testosterone may be linked to hardening of blood vessels associated with heart disease. Some men have a greater risk of heart attacks than others, and testosterone may be a contributing factor. The researchers studied testosterone levels in the blood of mice and found that it triggers cells from the blood vessels to produce bone-like deposits. ...click here to read more

Every part of our body requires blood, which flows out from the heart and then back into the heart. When there is an interruption in blood flow, it can lead to some negative health consequences. One major organ to point out which requires much blood flow is the brain. Our brains are so advanced that ...click here to read more

A stroke affects each patient differently. Some may develop vision problems, others speech impairment. Stroke recovery involves not just medications, but lifestyle changes, too, to prevent another stroke and improve overall well-being. The goal of stroke recovery and rehabilitation is ensuring that you can go back to living as normal of a life as possible. ...click here to read more

Heart attack and stroke risk increase is associated with road traffic noise. For a while now, there has been a long association between traffic noise and hypertension, but the long-term impact of traffic noise on hospitalization and death rates has been unknown. The study consisted of 8.6 million people in London, U.K.. The researchers assessed ...click here to read more

A new report states that U.S. adults are at a higher risk for heart attack and stroke due to an increase in heart age. According to the study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most Americans are younger than their heart age. Despite our attempts to feel “young at heart,” the ...click here to read more

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients are at an increased risk for brain hemorrhage. Study researcher Renske G. Wieberdink, M.D., said, “Other studies have found there are more strokes in older individuals with late AMD, but ours is the first to look at the specific types of strokes. We found the association is with brain hemorrhage, ...click here to read more

Elderly with chronic kidney disease face higher coronary heart disease, heart failure, or stroke risk. You may not necessarily think about the link between the kidneys and the heart, but the two actually share many risk factors which can bring on damage or illness. The main role of the heart is to pump out oxygenated ...click here to read more

September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, so we present our top stories regarding alcohol and drug addiction, along with related topics on glaucoma, cocaine, stroke, atrial fibrillation, diverticulitis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Alcohol and drug addiction can drastically impact a person’s life and raise the risk of many negative health consequences. Recovery from ...click here to read more

Heart attack mortality is lower among menopausal women, compared to men. While menopause is a known risk factor for heart disease, the research study found women faced a lower risk of dying from a heart attack, compared to men. Unfortunately, the gender differences weren’t as significant among racial minority groups. The study involved 23,086 black ...click here to read more