How to Improve Cardiovascular Health This National Heart Month

MEDICINE & HEALTH 02.12.2022 02:16 AM

Check out these four tips to prevent cardiovascular diseases. National Heart Month reminds us of the risks of heart disease and cardiovascular problems and the present solutions available today.

Gestational Diabetes Linked to Chronic Cardiovascular Outcome Later in Life

02.11.2022 10:36 AM

Women who have gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have a higher risk of developing long-term cardiovascular outcomes years after pregnancy.

Extreme Exercise, Anger May Be Contributing Factor to Stroke; Researchers Investigate Over 13,000 Patients With the Condition

12.05.2021 00:05 AM

A new study involving thousands or recently showed how exercise and anger may be part of contributing factors for a stroke of any kind.

Stroke, Dementia Risks Can Be Alleviated by Drinking Two Coffees and Tea Daily

11.17.2021 02:29 AM

A research from China suggests that coffee and tea consumption could be an effective approach of decreasing the risks of stroke, dementia, and even poststroke dementia.

Fat is Good: New Study Reveals a Certain Type May Help Lower Risk of Stroke

11.10.2021 00:11 AM

Fat can increase cholesterol, block arteries, and become a potential contributor to the risk of stroke. However, it's not the amount that appears to be causing the risk, but it's the type of fat.

Why You Should Not Oversleep? Excessive Sleep May Increase Risk of Stroke, New Study Says

11.07.2021 22:34 PM

One of the recommendations sleep experts give their patients suffering from insomnia is to have at least eight hours of sleep but a new study reveals, oversleeping might not just be the right thing to do.

World Stroke Day 2021 Celebrates New Treatments, Healthy Lifestyle to Avoid the Second Leading Cause of Death

10.29.2021 04:11 AM

This year's World Stroke Day is on the 29th day of October to celebrate new treatments for stroke show promise, while old precautions still help avoid this deadly condition that has been identified as the second leading cause of death globally by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Lys Therapeutics and the BB@C Institute to Hold a Scientific Conference in Support of World Stroke Day

10.27.2021 21:56 PM

"Innovate in Neurology to fight stroke". Lys Therapeutics, a French biotech company developing innovative drugs to treat patients suffering from neurological diseases including stroke, along with the Blood and Brain @ Caen-Normandie Institute (BB@C), announced today they will host a scientific conference in support of World Stroke Day.

Aspirin Intake for Heart Attack, Stroke Prevention Could Be More Harmful than Beneficial, Panel Says

10.12.2021 21:45 PM

The United States Preventive Service Task Force recently said taking aspirin to avoid first stroke or heart attack (myocardial infarction) may have a small benefit for adults in their 40s and the risks outweigh the potential benefits for those in their 60s and who haven't had a heart attack or stroke.

How Much Salt Should a Person Take Each Day? Cutting Sodium Intake Decreases Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

10.07.2021 04:53 AM

A laureate professor in nutrition and dietetics compiled studies to show that too much salt increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, and stroke, contrary to a recent claim by an online article.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: New Study Suggests Stroke Patients May Take Up to 3 Months to Recover

09.21.2021 04:04 AM

People who have suffered from a stroke appear to recuperate through physical medicine, more arm, and hand function if rigorous rehabilitation begins two or three months following their brain injury.

Sedentary Lifestyle Can Increase One’s Risk of Stroke; Higher Than Those Spending More Time for Physical Activity

08.24.2021 02:30 AM

A study recently showed how a sedentary lifestyle can impact a person’s risk of stroke. It also showed how seated all the time is likely to have the disorder.

Powered Exoskeleton Suit: Potential Assistant for Stroke Patients, Elderly and Young People with Cerebral Palsy, Other Disabilities

08.23.2021 06:10 AM

Powered exoskeletons are developed to help stroke patients and people with disabilities to move faster and farther. They are developed to make daily activities for those with a disability easier.

Coffee and Brain: Can Too Much Coffee Consumption Lead to Dementia and Stroke?

07.26.2021 07:05 AM

A recent study on coffee consumption finds that excessive drinking of the world's famous beverage can increase the risk of dementia, stroke, and could even shiirnk brain volume.

Athletes at Higher Risk of Experiencing Heart Condition That May Lead to Stroke

07.13.2021 05:56 AM

A study found that athletes have more than twice the risk of experiencing irregular heart rhythms or atrial fibrillation that also increases the risk of stroke. Younger athletes are found to have a higher risk compared to older athletes.

NCyborg Program: Can AI Robots Assist in Stroke Rehabilitation? Neuroscientists Develop Brain-Computer Interface to Find Out

07.09.2021 23:07 PM

A new rehabilitation technique for stroke survivors had been developed, and it includes a brain-computer interface.

Research Concludes Building Blocks of Muscle Fibers Lost After a Stroke

06.27.2021 22:09 PM

A study concluded by researchers from Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab shows that stroke patients lose significant amounts of sarcomeres that comprise the muscle fibers. This coincides with muscle stiffness and resistance that are often reported by patients.

Human Gut Microbiome May Trigger Heart Disease and Stroke, Neurologists Discover

06.22.2021 06:20 AM

A new study from Clevland Clinic suggests a possible link between the microbiome and cardiovascular diseases including stroke.

Recent Neurological Study Suggests Short Breaks Replay Memories, Help People Learn New Skills

06.09.2021 02:14 AM

A recent study conducted by NIH shows that short breaks have a significant impact on the way people learn new skills.

Nanocapsules on Blood Clot Drugs Reduce Side Effects, Increase Efficacy

06.03.2021 05:00 AM

After tests run on human blood in laboratory conditions, researchers found that certain nanocapsules could help reduce dangerous side effects of blood clot drugs, and could potentially make it more effective at lower doses.

Stroke Treatment: Nanophotosynthesis Can Reduce Dead Neurons, Help Blood Vessels Grow

05.20.2021 05:00 AM

A bright potential treatment for stroke combines the mechanisms of photosynthesis and nanoparticles in a new "nano-photosynthetic" system, that is said to reduce dying neurons, improve motor function, and help new blood vessels grow.