Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Stroke

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A Vitamin B Supplement A Day May Keep Stroke Away
By Christine Hsu | Sep 18, 2013 07:06 PM EDT
Taking vitamin B supplements may help prevent stroke, according to a new study.
Being Friends with Your Neighbor Could Lower Your Risk of Stroke
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 17, 2013 02:58 PM EDT
Researchers reported that people close with one's neighbors could reduce risk of stroke by up to 48 percent.
Urine Tests May Reveal Kids With Blood Pressure Risk
By Christine Hsu | Sep 12, 2013 02:33 PM EDT
Testing children's urine for sodium can reveal those at risk of high blood pressure later in life, according to a new study.
MRI Scans May Predict Heart Risks in Diabetics
By Christine Hsu | Sep 10, 2013 12:56 PM EDT
MRI scans may help predict the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with diabetes, a new study suggests.
200,000 Heart-Related Deaths Could Have Been Prevented in 2010
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 04, 2013 04:02 PM EDT
A new CDC report found that in 2010, 200,007 deaths due to cardiovascular disease could have been prevented.
Female Smokers More Likely to Suffer Deadly Bleeding Strokes
By Christine Hsu | Aug 22, 2013 04:08 PM EDT
Previous research reveals that smoking may cause similar stroke risks for men and women. However, a new study reveals that female smokers may be at a greater risk for a more deadly and uncommon type of stroke.
Mediterranean Diet May Cancel Genetic Risk of Stroke
By Christine Hsu | Aug 13, 2013 12:22 PM EDT
New research reveals more reasons why you should switch to the Mediterranean diet today.
Dangerous Stroke Prevention Method Could be Safe for Some People
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 19, 2013 02:59 PM EDT
Researchers found that the risky procedure, stenting, done to lower one's risk of a stroke can actually be safe for select patients.
Sweating During Exercise Can Reduce Stroke Risk
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 19, 2013 11:17 AM EDT
Researchers found that people who exercised and broke a sweat lowered their risk of suffering from a stroke.
Growing Number of Children and Teens Experiencing Elevated Blood Pressure
By Christine Hsu | Jul 15, 2013 04:29 PM EDT
The risk of elevated blood pressure among children and teens increased by nearly a third during a thirteen-year period, according to new research.
Chinese Have Higher Stroke Risk Than Whites, Study Suggests
By Christine Hsu | Jul 15, 2013 04:00 PM EDT
Chinese people may have a higher risk of suffering stroke, according to a new study.
Study Reveals Best Blood Pressure Drugs for Diabetics
By Christine Hsu | Jul 08, 2013 12:57 PM EDT
A new study has linked two blood pressure drugs used to reduce blood pressure in people with diabetes to lower risk rates of heart attack, stroke of heart failure.
Researchers Get Closer in Treating Arthritis Without Side Effects
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 04, 2013 05:15 PM EDT
Researchers discovered a potentially new way to treat arthritis and cancer without the side effects that increase heart attack and stroke risks.
Brain Trauma Increases Risk for Stroke, Study Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 28, 2013 01:57 PM EDT
Researchers looked over several databases and discovered that people who suffered from a traumatic brain injury appeared to be at a greater risk of suffering from a stroke. h
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Helpful in Repairing Speech and Language for Stroke Survivors
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 27, 2013 04:00 PM EDT
Researchers report that non-invasive brain stimulation could be effective in treating stroke survivors with aphasia.

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Productive Practices to Employ in Your Everyday Life

Staying active, productive, and keeping your mind at work, is a great way of staying healthy and happy. This is particularly true during lockdown, when it can feel easy to slip into a rut of laziness, without any clear-cut schedule. But with monotony talking its toll and resulting in a serious lack of motivation for many, how do we keep on top of a consistent workflow and schedule? Stuck for inspiration on how to stay productive and pro-active during the self-isolation, and also generally in your everyday life going forward? Take a look at this short list that we’ve compiled, detailing some practices that you might want to try and employ where possible.