Stroke risk News

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

The study found that while higher intakes of fruit, vegetables, fibre, milk, cheese or yoghurt were each linked to a lower risk of ischaemic stroke, there was no significant association with a lower risk of haemorrhagic stroke.

All cheese is rich in vitamins, minerals and proteins which help protect against cardiovascular disease.

A high-salt diet has long been linked to higher odds of developing high blood pressure and heart disease as well as an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and heart failure. 

Researchers, including those from Karolinska Institute in Sweden, found that there was a significant increase in heart rate and blood pressure in the volunteers who were exposed to e-cigarettes containing nicotine.

Researchers from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Centre in the US looked at whether otherwise healthy isolated systolic hypertension (ISH) patients actually have a cardiovascular problem.

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. 

Oral contraceptives increase the risk of ischemic strokes, caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain.

Testosterone therapy may help reduce risks of major adverse cardiovascular events, including stroke and heart attacks, in elderly men with coronary artery disease, a new study has found.

As per the new study, it has been found that young cocaine users are six times more likely to have a stroke every time they take the drug.

As per the new study, it has been found that young cocaine users are six times more likely to have a stroke every time they take the drug.

The project is believed to be roughly twice as large as any previous study investigating the genetic factors contributing to ischemic stroke. 

To reach this conclusion, the team reviewed data from 72,221 women aged 50 to 79 enrolled in the US Women's Health Initiative Study. 

A new study suggests that getting the right amount of sleep and exercising several times a week can significantly can reduce the risk of stroke.

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

A new research shows that chances of having a stroke fell by around a fifth in the first 59 days after receiving the flu jab.