Stroke

Whole Grains, Fruit & Veggies Month: Heart disease, stroke, cholesterol, glaucoma, breast cancer

September is whole grains month and fruits & veggies month, so we present our top articles that discuss the impact that whole grains, fruits, and vegetables have on heart disease, stroke, weight loss, cholesterol, glaucoma, and breast cancer. As the saying goes, “you are what you eat.” It’s important that we eat nutritious foods to ...click here to read more

Stroke risk tied to women’s weight

Being overweight has been found to be associated with a higher stroke risk in women. More specifically, carrying around excess weight increases the risk of experiencing the most common type of stroke. On the upside, those extra pounds also mean lower risk of a less common type of stroke. Dr. Richard Libman, who reviewed the ...click here to read more

Depression risk higher for stroke survivors

Stroke survivors are more likely to suffer from depression, according to latest research findings. The study found that in the first three months following a stroke, the risk of depression for survivors was eight times higher, compared to individuals with no history of stroke. Research lead Dr. Merete Osler wrote, “Depression is common in patients ...click here to read more

Stroke risk higher among alcohol drinkers with atrial fibrillation

Individuals with atrial fibrillation (heart rhythm disorder) who drink alcohol are more likely to experience stroke, compared to those who don’t drink. Study leader Dr. Faris Al-Khalili said, “Doctors should ask their [atrial fibrillation] patients about alcohol use and advise patients to cut down if they are drinking more than is recommended.” The study included ...click here to read more

Statins reduce the risk of infection in stroke patients

Statins are commonly prescribed as cholesterol-lowering drugs, but a new study suggests they also reduce the risk of infection. The researchers analyzed medical records from over 1,600 people who were hospitalized with ischemic stroke, and found that those taking statins had a reduced risk of infection by 58 percent. Study author Doug Weeks said, “If ...click here to read more

Reduce high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke risk naturally by exposing skin to sunlight

A study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology suggests that moderate exposure to sunlight can help reduce blood pressure and help prevent heart disease. Research from the universities of Southampton and Edinburgh shows that sunlight alters the level of nitric oxide (NO) in the skin. NO is a small messenger molecule that controls blood pressure. This ...click here to read more