Are Millions at Risk? Blood Thinner Linked to Stroke & Heart Attack
News Staff via NaturalHealth365 – Blood thinners are an integral part of post-surgery treatment, as well as just a daily part of the lives of millions of Americans who suffer…
Early BPA Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke, & Type 2 Diabetes
Patrick Tims via NaturalHealth365 – The pervasive presence of this toxic substance in everyday items creates a significant health threat. BPA (Bisphenol A), a colorless and soluble chemical, is likely…
Bali Secret Grows New Brain Cells
Al Sears, MD, CNS – When I was in Bali, I learned that elephants – which are well known for their long and impressive memories – go to great lengths…
Know the Signs of Stroke – BE FAST
Debbe Geiger via Duke Health – Know the Signs of Stroke – BE FAST While stroke is the fifth leading cause of death, few people know the signs. Use the…
Uncontrolled Hypertension: The Old ‘Silent Killer’ is Alive and Well
Florida Atlantic University via EurekAlert! – In the United States and worldwide, cardiovascular disease is the leading avoidable cause of premature death and disability. Primarily heart attacks and stroke, cardiovascular disease…
Does a Beet a Day Keep Heart Disease Away?
Penn State via EurekAlert! – Beetroot juice promotes healthy circulation in postmenopausal women, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — After women go through…
Are Gender and Sexual Identity Linked to Brain Health?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN) via Newswise – LGBTQ+ people may be more likely to have negative brain health outcomes, including a higher risk of dementia and late-life depression, than people…
Dad’s Quest to Aid Son Leads to Stroke-Recovery Technology
John Jeffay via Israel21c – BRAIN.Q helmet’s tailored, low-intensity, low-frequency electromagnetic stimulation aims to enhance and accelerate the brain’s recovery after stroke. Yaron Segal has, like many thousands of enterprising Israelis, identified…
Melatonin Could Be a Potential Therapy for Long-COVID Symptoms
Dr. Chinta Sidharthan via News-Medical – A recent review published in the journal Biomolecules discussed the potential uses of melatonin in treating brain fog and chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis…
Healthy People With High Cholesterol Don’t Stand to Benefit From Statins, Research Says
University of South Florida via News-Medical – About 40 million adults in the United States regularly take statins to lower their cholesterol levels and reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke,…
Suboptimal Sleep Linked with Higher Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke
European Society of Cardiology via News-Medical – Nine in ten people do not get a good night’s sleep, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2022. The study found that…
Women with Endometriosis May Have Higher Risk of Stroke
American Heart Association (AHA) via Newswise – DALLAS, July 21, 2022 — A large, prospective study found that women with endometriosis may have a higher risk of stroke compared to women without the chronic…
Is Stroke Linked to Depression Before it Occurs?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN) via Newswise – MINNEAPOLIS – While depression is a common problem for people who have had a stroke, some people may have symptoms of depression years…
How Your Uric Acid Levels Could Hold the Key to Optimizing Your Mental & Physical Health
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #381) and blog, I talk to best-selling author Dr. David Perlmutter about his new book Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric…
Salt Substitute Is a Cost-Effective Intervention for Stroke Prevention and Improved Quality of Life
Northwestern University via News-Medical – A salt substitute that contains less sodium was a cost-effective intervention for prevention of stroke and improved quality of life, according to an analysis published in the…