Sex differences examined for mechanism of migraine-stroke link
Dec 08, 2021
Sex differences in stroke pathophysiology in patients with migraine seem unrelated to the prevalence of conventional cardiovascular risk factors.
Top 10 contributors to health loss in U.S.
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 31, 2015
A new analysis contains good and bad news regarding American life expectancy.
Nationwide prevalence of stroke up from 2011-2013 to 2020-2022
May 23, 2024
The prevalence of stroke was higher among adults aged 65 years and older versus younger adults.
Light therapy innovations help sustain a light heart, benefit circulatory conditions, too
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 18, 2024
The benefits of chronologically timed light therapy now extend to lowering the risk for heart disease, a new study shows.
Hourly heat exposure linked to increased risk for acute ischemic stroke
Feb 29, 2024
Cumulative odds ratio was 1.88 for extremely high temperature (33 degrees C or or 91.4 degrees F) versus reference temperature (12 degrees C or 53.78 degrees F.)
Modifiable risk factors tied to young-onset dementia
Dec 28, 2023
Some of the factors include social isolation, diabetes, heart disease, vitamin D deficiency, high C-reactive protein and low handgrip strength.
Burden of stroke attributable to high temperature increasing
Apr 12, 2024
Low temperature currently contributes to the main burden, but the burden due to high temperature is increasing rapidly.
Home BP monitoring can cut burden of CVD, healthcare costs
Jul 18, 2023
Non-Hispanic Blacks, women and rural residents had more averted cardiovascular events and greater cost savings.
Videoconferencing proves feasible in addressing lower body rehab for stroke survivors, study shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 02, 2024
New research showed that a telehealth program, TRAIL, was able to assist stroke survivors in rehabbing their lower body mobility.
Herpes zoster linked to increased risk for cardiovascular disease events
Dec 02, 2022
The long-term risks for stroke and coronary heart disease increased for individuals with a history of herpes zoster versus those with no history of herpes zoster.