stroke risk

Liquor shops open amidst lockdown: Beware! Too much alcohol may increase stroke risk

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, May 12, 2020 at 09:06am

Researchers say heavy alcohol consumption may increase your risk of having a stroke or developing peripheral artery disease (PAD). You know drinking is a bad habit, but still struggling to quit it? We understand that it is easier said than done. But these tips may definitely help you overcome your alcohol addiction.
Today health tips: Don’t let stroke put a halt to your life

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, February 14, 2020 at 01:22pm

Stroke is often called a silent killer because it strikes when you least expect it. Today health tips from us will help you prevent this risk
Shingles vaccine may avert stroke risk

Posted By IANS, February 13, 2020 at 10:12am

Shingles, a viral infection caused by the chickenpox virus, is linked to an increased risk of stroke, but vaccination may prevent the risk in some older adults.
Being optimistic can help stroke survivors recover faster: Study

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, February 12, 2020 at 06:55pm

Optimism can reduce stroke severity, inflammation and physical disability - say researchers.
An egg a day will not increase your risk of heart disease, stroke

Posted By IANS, December 18, 2019 at 11:07am

A new study debunks the popular belief that eggs may increase your risk of stroke and heart disease and says that having one a day is perfectly safe.
Sleeping more may increase your stroke risk: Study

Posted By ANI, December 15, 2019 at 10:11am

Sleeping is known to be the best medicine to treat a lot of human ailments, but a new study suggests that people who sleep more than required may be at higher risk of suffering a stroke.
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.