For patients who have experienced certain common types of stroke, a small chip inserted under the skin may help physicians predict their likelihood of experiencing a second stroke, and therefore their likelihood of benefiting from preventive therapy. The findings come from a recent clinical trial published in the Journal of the American Medical Association and… Read More: A small chip under the skin may predict second stroke »
881 Shares Statistics relating to strokes and falls are bleak, with research revealing that strokes can increase the risk of falling by 4 times and drastically increase the risk of breaking a hip following a fall. Approximately 80% of individuals who have strokes will also have impaired balance to some degree. A study which presented… Read More: Can Yoga Help Improve Balance for Stroke Victims? »
Some people choose to follow specific diets to improve their health. You might choose a particular diet because of your medical history, cultural background or personal preferences. Or your healthcare provider might suggest a specific diet to address a medical condition or concern. In a 2, calorie-a-day diet, that is the equivalent of 48 grams… Read More: Diets for heart disease and stroke »
TUESDAY, March 30, 2021 — Once Black Americans reach age 40, their blood pressure often begins a rapid climb, putting them at significantly higher risk of stroke than their white counterparts, a new study warns. Middle-aged Black people have roughly four times the stroke risk faced by white Americans, according to the analysis of data… Read More: Black Adults Face 4 Times the Odds for Stroke as… »