Stroke

New Study Shows That An Apple A Day May Keep The Doctor Away

The study found that, for each 25 grams (that’s two or three apple slices) a participant ate per day, stroke chance went down nine percent.

2011/09/17

Study: Having A Positive Outlook On Life Is Good For Your Health

Optimism is associated with a reduced risk of stroke, according to a study conducted by the University of Michigan.

2011/07/22

The Mediterranean Diet

It remains the most talked about diet of the past decade: the Mediterranean Diet clearly stays front and center because of its beneficial health effects.

2011/07/20

Controlling The Bad Cholesterol

Dyslipidemia is the medical term for having an elevated total cholesterol or ldl cholesterol level. This risk factor for stroke and coronary artery disease must be controlled.

2011/06/23

Reducing Your Risk For Heart Disease

We all know that heart disease is a leading killer in this country but it is surprising how many people do very little to reduce their risk.

2011/05/10

Another Reason To Control Blood Pressure

The most obvious reason to control blood pressure is to reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke, but there is another reason as well.

2011/05/06

Take Your Blood Pressure Medication Or Else

according to a new report from Tulane University, people who take blood pressure lowering medications have a lower risk of dying from any cause compared to those who don’t take their medications.

2011/03/08

Study: Women’s Hot Flashes May Have Health Benefits

According to researchers, the hot flashes may be protecting the women from heart disease, stroke, and even death — potentially for years afterward.

2011/02/28

HIV May Increase Risk Of Other Illnesses

A new report suggests those living with HIV may be at an increased risk for other illnesses.

2011/02/15

New Study Says Stroke Rehab Doesn’t Have To Break The Bank

Each year nearly 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke.

2011/02/12

America’s Health, By The Numbers

The American Heart Association has gotten together with the National Institute of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to take a look at heart disease and stroke.

2010/12/20

Overweight Children Risk Medical Issues In Adult Years

There is a report from the British Medical Journal which finds a high childhood body mass index is associated with risk factors like heart disease and stroke in the adult years.

2010/12/08