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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Lower Your Blood Pressure with 4 SIMPLE Dietary Interventions
Wendy Miller via NaturalHealth365 – With one in three Americans living with high blood pressure, the condition can hardly be ignored. Ask any primary care physicians…
Do You Have a Ticking Time Bomb in Your Chest That Could Cause a Stroke?
Walla! via The Jerusalem Post – More than 30,000 Israelis suffer from atrial fibrillation without knowing it. This is an arrhythmia, a fluctuation in the…
A Cure for Diabetes?
American Technion Society via Newswise – A novel approach to treating type 2 diabetes is being developed at the Technion. The disease, caused by insulin resistance and…
People Living at Higher Altitudes Have a Lower Risk of Stroke and Stroke-Related Death, Finds Study
Frontiers via News-Medical – The study is the first to examine the incidence of stroke-related hospitalization and death in people living at four different elevations…
