Stroke - Page 24

Stress and depression linked to stroke risk in diabetics

December 7, 2015

Stress and depression linked to stroke risk in diabetics

People with diabetes are much more prone to depression and stress than other individuals, and these mental health problems in diabetics are tied to an increased risk of strokes and deaths from cardiovascular disease, a U.S. study suggests.

Red meat linked to increased stroke risk

November 27, 2015

Red meat linked to increased stroke risk

Red meat - but not other types of protein - is linked to an increased stroke risk, and the odds go up the more meat people eat, a recent study suggests.

Speaking more than one language eases stroke recovery

November 23, 2015

Speaking more than one language eases stroke recovery

There are ways to reduce your risk of having a stroke — for example, you can exercise more and not smoke

Popular cholesterol drugs may make flu vaccine less effective

October 29, 2015

Popular cholesterol drugs may make flu vaccine less effective

Millions of people who take statins to lower cholesterol may not get maximum protection from flu vaccines, two new studies suggest.

Less invasive heart valve surgery safe for patients in their 90s

October 28, 2015

Less invasive heart valve surgery safe for patients in their 90s

A modern technique for replacing heart valves without major surgery is safe even for very elderly patients, researchers say.

Vitamin C linked to reduced stroke risk, study shows

October 28, 2015

Vitamin C linked to reduced stroke risk, study shows

Eating foods high in vitamin C, such as strawberries, peppers or broccoli, may be linked to a reduced risk for stroke.

Israeli firm develops health-warning sensor for pilots

October 28, 2015

Israeli firm develops health-warning sensor for pilots

Israeli defense electronics firm Elbit Systems says it has developed a body sensor that could help save the lives of pilots by forewarning of possible loss of consciousness in extreme manoeuvres or because of oxygen starvation.

Decisions, delays keep patients from timely stroke treatment

October 28, 2015

Decisions, delays keep patients from timely stroke treatment

Time is critical when someone has a stroke, but care can be delayed when victims, bystanders or even health workers don’t recognize the emergency, a new study in the UK finds.

Spouses of stroke survivors face lingering health issues

October 28, 2015

Spouses of stroke survivors face lingering health issues

Spouses of stroke survivors may themselves face lasting mental and physical health issues, according to a new study.

'I had a stroke at 38 years old': One woman's story

October 28, 2015

'I had a stroke at 38 years old': One woman's story

I wasn’t supposed to have a stroke. I was 38 years old, a mom in “perfect” health.