Stroke:
News and research on Stroke, symptoms and treatment of stroke.
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Smokers have an increased risk for atherosclerosis, which is manifested by fatty deposits in the areas.
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Adding more leafy green vegetables, beans, and other foods rich in magnesium may help reduce your risk of stroke. But by how much?
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Although you may find it easier to pop a few supplement capsules to reduce your risk of stroke, research indicates that eating a healthy diet, and not taking pills, is the best way to lower your risk. The new report, which appears in The Lancet Neurology, reports that antioxidants and B vitamins, which are popular supplements, do not prevent stroke.
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EPO blood doping to enhance performance in bikers and runners during competitions may put the athletes at risk of death from a stroke. Researchers recently reported their discovery that both acute and long term use of EPO blood doping results in an increased blood pressure in the brain’s blood vessels, which could result in a cerebral vascular accident such as a stroke.
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Women, even those with a history of heart disease, could lower their risk of stroke by eating a diet high in antioxidants. In findings from Swedish researchers, stroke risk was 10 percent lower for women with heart disease who ate a diet with high total antioxidant capacity (TAC), compared to those who ate fewer fruits, grains and vegetables.
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Even normal blood pressure that is higher - called prehypertension - can raise stroke risk up to 79 percent. Researchers reviewed 12 studies to find higher risk of stroke for people whose blood pressure is still considered normal, but in the higher range.
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Mayo Clinic's Telestroke program provides rural stroke patients with access to neurology specialists.
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Research suggests white fruits and vegetables that include apples and pears might help prevent stroke. In an observational study, scientists found higher consumption of the vegetables might cut the chances of stroke by 9 percent.
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Include more foods rich in potassium, like bananas and beans, in your diet and you may reduce your risk of stroke, says a new study. Increased intake of potassium was associated with a lower risk of ischemic stroke, the most common type of stroke.
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In a study conducted by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), researchers found teens and young adults are increasingly being hospitalized for ischemic stroke, mostly from known risk factors. In the study, one third of stroke patients age 15 to 34 also had high blood pressure. The finding, according to the researchers, highlights the importance of public health education for stroke risk factors.
