Stroke : Science World Report

Jun 25, 2015 12:30 AM EDT

3-5 Cups Of Coffee A Day May Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease, Stroke

New research suggests that drinking at least three cups of coffee a day can help reduce mortality risk, particularly from stroke and heart disease.

Jun 15, 2015 10:16 PM EDT

Eat This Treat And You Can Help Lower Your Risk Of Heart Disease, Stroke

Eating chocolate may help reduce your risk of heart disease, according to recent findings published in the journal Heart.

Jun 15, 2015 03:58 PM EDT

Poor Sleep Increases Risk Of Stroke, Heart Attack

Findings presented at EuroHeartCare, the official annual meeting of the Council on Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions of the European Society of Cardiology, reveal that not getting enough sleep can double the risk of heart attack and quadruple the risk of stroke.

Jun 10, 2015 09:53 AM EDT

Stroke Can Age Your Brain By About 8 Years

Stroke is the leading cause of death in the United States, with many suffering from a long-term disability following the onset of the health issue. Yet new findings published in the journal Stroke show that for many survivors, it can age the brain by up to 8 years or more.

Jun 08, 2015 03:20 PM EDT

Restless Leg Syndrome May Increase The Risk Of Stroke

Restless leg syndrome may be linked to an increased risk of stroke, based on the severity of the neurological condition, according to recent findings published in the journal Sleep.

May 14, 2015 08:09 PM EDT

Stroke Risk Twice As High In Those With Depression

New findings published in the Journal of the American Heart Association show how adults who suffer from chronic depression are at a much higher risk of stroke than those who are not depressed.

Apr 27, 2015 04:19 PM EDT

Could Air Pollution Be Damaging Your Brain?

New findings published in the American Heart Association journal Stroke reveal that long-term exposure to air pollution increases the risk of silent stroke by 46 percent, can disrupt the size of the brain and it's structure by 0.32 percent and may also result in reduced cognition.

Mar 16, 2015 06:37 PM EDT

Folic Acid Works To Prevent Stroke When Used In Combination With Hypertension Drugs

New research that's published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that folic acid could help to significantly reduce stroke risk in those with high blood pressure who are also taking the hypertension medication enalarpril.

Feb 26, 2015 04:44 PM EST

Could Sleeping Too Much Increase Stroke Risk?

Sleep is pretty important. A recent study shows us that chronic insomnia can increase overall mortality risk. However, on a similar note, people who sleep too much or more than 8 hours a night, could be at an increased stroke risk.

Feb 16, 2015 10:30 PM EST

Physical Activity A Few Times A Week Lowers The Risk Of Heart Disease In Women

Much of our physical and cognitive health depends on regular exercise.

Feb 12, 2015 02:29 PM EST

Your Eyes Are The Window To Your Stroke Risk, Literally

The eyes say it all-, at least when it comes to stroke predictions.

Jan 20, 2015 10:59 AM EST

Male Stroke Victims At Greater Risk Of Premature Death When Living Alone

Male stroke patients who live alone have a considerably greater long-term risk of dying prematurely than other patients, according to recent findings conducted by researchers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.