Physical activity as stroke prevention Physical inactivity is another leading risk factor for stroke, and the guidelines stress the need for regular exercise. It’s recommended that adults aim ...

Diet plays a crucial role in preventing serious health conditions like stroke and diabetes. What we eat directly affects our ...

Addressing these issues can help create a more equitable approach to stroke prevention, particularly in communities with ...

If a brain aneurysm is found during diagnostic testing, it may need to be repaired to prevent recurrent bleeding. Recovering from a hemorrhagic stroke can take months or longer. Recovery can ...

of stroke. “I like to think of it more proactively — what I could do to prevent stroke,” said Dr. Anthony Kim, a vascular neurologist and medical director of the University of California at ...

While stroke can affect anyone at any age, there are things you can do to lower the risk, she said. Stop smoking "Firstly, if you're smoking, stop," Samarasekera said. Smokers are about three ...

Akinetic mutism is a “disorder of diminished motivation,” which is not to be confused with being lazy or a laggard. Sometimes ...

Christmas wouldn't be the same without a big plate of turkey or nut roast and all the trimmings, but there are some simple ...

Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2012;10(4):433-439. This article suggests the need to reconsider the benefits of using aspirin in stroke prevention, especially in low-risk patients or patients not ...

Mexican American women are the least likely to take prescribed medications, while widows reported the highest medication ...

Women who have had strokes may be more likely than men to skip doses of medications that could help prevent a second stroke, ...