Stroke prevention News

World Stroke Day will be observed globally on Sunday, October 29 The day aims to reduce the incidence and burden of strokes worldwide Strokes, often referred to as brain attacks, are a leading cause of disability and death

According to a study published in the journal Neurology, the risk of stroke increased the more years people reported moderate or heavy drinking A standard drink contains about 14 grams of alcohol, which is equivalent to 12 ounces of beer, five ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of liquor As the number of years of moderate to heavy drinking increased, so did the risk of stroke

Stroke has proven to be a significant global public health issue Given that treating acute strokes is a race against time, early detection of its signs and symptoms is crucial A healthy diet and lifestyle can help prevent stroke risk

World Stroke Day is observed on October 29th every year The theme for this year's campaign is 'Minutes can save lives' World Stroke Day is observed to emphasize the serious nature and high rates of stroke

The study found that consuming an egg - nutrient-rich source of high quality protein - per may reduce the risk of stroke by 12 per cent.

Around the world, stroke kills more people each year than do HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis combined. 

Worldwide, stroke kills 3 million women and 2.5 million men every year.  

Pacemakers can detect asymptomatic AF but are not routinely monitored for this purpose.