Rising blood pressure puts women at greater stroke risk than men
Aug 13, 2019
As hypertension grows more severe, a woman's risk of having a stroke increases more than a man's, suggesting a need for sex-specific guidelines blood pressure control.
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Here's why stroke survivors need to pay attention to bone health
Aug 9, 2019
Osteoporosis and the danger of fractures may not be on everyone's list of stroke consequences, but they should be.
Stroke may lead to lower vitamin D
Aug 8, 2019
Vitamin D and stroke have a tangled relationship, research has shown, so read up before you reach for that supplement.
Former NFL players may face higher risk of irregular heartbeat
Jul 24, 2019
NFL veterans are more likely to develop atrial fibrillation, a new study suggests.
Stitching together a new life after stroke
Jul 15, 2019
On the verge of becoming a CPA at 47, a stroke set Diana Washburn back. So, she joined clinical studies to help get her life back, one stitch at a time.
Understanding NFL legend Tedy Bruschi's 'mini-stroke'
Jul 10, 2019
Former New England Patriot Tedy Bruschi proved what he'd learned from a previous stroke when he started having symptoms on the Fourth of July.
Infections – particularly of the urinary tract – could trigger a stroke
Jun 27, 2019
New research finds a fresh connection between various infections and various kinds of stroke.
When a stroke ended his career as a surgeon, he learned to do more things – like help young surgeons
Jun 24, 2019
After a stroke, Dr. Mike Willis continues seeking new challenges in what he considers the next phase of his life.
What migraine sufferers need to know about stroke risk
Jun 21, 2019
Younger women and those who get the debilitating headaches "with aura" needn't fret but should be aware of the stroke link.
Long workdays over many years may add up to higher stroke risk
Jun 20, 2019
French research offers a convincing reason to cut back on those 10-hour days at the office.