stroke risk

Traffic exhaust can increase your risk of suffering a stroke

Posted By ANI, October 31, 2019 at 08:53pm

As the number of vehicles on roads is on a rise, so is the traffic. And this can increase an individuals' risk of getting a stroke even in low-pollution environments!
Just one drink daily can raise stroke risk: Study

Posted By IANS, April 07, 2019 at 11:14am

A new study published in The Lancet journal, has revealed that even moderate drinking can increase your chances of having a stroke.
Decoding the connection between flu and stroke

Posted By Agencies, February 03, 2019 at 07:13am

Catching flu could put you at increased risk of stroke for up to a year, finds a new study.
Study says women more prone to depression after stroke

Posted By Agencies, January 30, 2019 at 12:39pm

A new study published in the European Journal of Neurology has revealed that women are twice more likely to suffer from severe depression after a stroke than men.
Heart attack or stroke may be an early sign of cancer

Posted By Agencies, December 26, 2018 at 05:39pm

The findings showed that the risk of having a heart attack and stroke jumped by 70 per cent in the year before cancer diagnosis. The risk was most acute in the month immediately before cancer diagnosis.
Weightlifting less than an hour a week may cut stroke risk, says study

Posted By Agencies, November 17, 2018 at 10:36am

Indulging in weightlifting for less than an hour a week may reduce your risk for a heart attack or stroke by 40 to 70 per cent, suggests a new study.
World Diabetes Day 2018: 6 serious health conditions caused by diabetes

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, November 14, 2018 at 02:57pm

Do you know that diabetes can put you at the risk of various health ailments? So, just watch out for these fatal diseases and take necessary precautions by consulting your expert.
Overtreating hypothyroidism patients may increase risk of stroke, finds study

Posted By ANI, November 11, 2018 at 07:32pm

According to a new study, for patients who take medication to treat hypothyroidism, being treated with too much medication can lead to an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder associated with stroke.
Did you know? This novel vaccine may reduce post-stroke blood clot risk

Posted By Editorial Team, October 31, 2018 at 07:51am

This vaccine can be promising to keep secondary strokes away. Read on to know more.
World Stroke Day: 7 risk factors that you should beware of

Posted By Debjani Arora, October 29, 2018 at 01:51pm

There are different kinds of stroke one can experience an ischemic stroke, haemorrhagic stroke or TIA or transient ischemic attack often termed as a silent stroke. While no one is immune to stroke, there could be certain risk factors that can make one prone to it.
World Stroke Day: Diet tips for those who are recovering from a stroke attack

Posted By Upneet Pansare, October 29, 2018 at 10:13am

World Stroke Day is observed on October 29. A nutritionist tells us what stroke patients need to eat in their daily diet to prevent reoccurrence of stroke.
Want to keep stroke at bay? Lose weight and quit smoking

Posted By Editorial Team, October 27, 2018 at 02:08pm

Embracing a healthy lifestyle which includes weight loss and giving up smoking, can help people at high genetic risk to reduce their chance of stroke. Yes, you have heard it right! Here, we brief you about the study and the healthy diet tips which you should follow.
Did you know? Adhering to healthy lifestyle may cut stroke risk

Posted By ANI, October 26, 2018 at 06:50am

The study which appeared in the BMJ highlights the potential of lifestyle measures to reduce the risk of stroke across entire populations, even in those at high genetic risk of stroke.
Chiropractic treatment can mess up with your vision, shows study

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, October 01, 2018 at 09:15pm

Your chiropractic treatment can actually end you up in serious trouble as studies have found that it can damage your retina and can also cause stroke.
Playing this game will help you live longer

Posted By Sudhakar Jha, September 25, 2018 at 05:24pm

A new study has claimed that playing golf regularly may increase longevity and reduce the risk of developing heart disease or stroke.
A common painkiller is increasing your risk of stroke and heart attack

Posted By Sudhakar Jha, September 24, 2018 at 04:56pm

This new study has found that diclofenac, a painkiller that s subscribed to millions and is also available over the counter, is increasing the risk of stroke and heart attack by 50 per cent.
Study finds stroke survivors struggle to openly discuss sexuality

Posted By ANI, September 10, 2018 at 10:11am

A recent study has found that stroke survivors struggle to openly discuss sexuality, while health professionals rarely address the topic during rehabilitation.
Stroke increases dementia risk by around 70 per cent, says study

Posted By ANI, September 01, 2018 at 08:43am

People who have suffered a stroke are more likely to develop dementia, a study conducted by the University of Exeter Medical School confirmed.
Research links low mental health with increased heart attack, stroke risks

Posted By Sudhakar Jha, August 29, 2018 at 10:53am

A new research has found that symptoms of psychological distress like depression and anxiety may increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease for people over the age of 45.
Women with premature births have higher risk of heart disease, says new study

Posted By Sudhakar Jha, August 19, 2018 at 04:05pm

A study led by researchers has found that women who give preterm birth have double the risk of coronary heart disease.