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Insomnia May Raise Your Risk for Stroke, New Study Finds
People who have insomnia symptoms, such as trouble falling asleep and waking up in the middle of the night, may face greater odds of stroke, according to researchers.
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Lab-Grown Brain Blood Vessels Show New Ways to Prevent Stroke, Dementia
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 20, 2023
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Lab-grown blood vessels are providing new insight into how damage to the tiny vessels in the brain can cause them to leak, contributing to dementia and stroke.
Even better, this research has identified a drug target that could plug these leaks and potentially reduce a pe...
Major Study Confirms Salt's Deadly Effect on Blood Pressure
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- November 13, 2023
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Cutting out just one teaspoon of salt every day lowers blood pressure almost as much as medication does, new research shows.
Investigators said theirs is one of the largest studies ever to include people taking high blood pressure meds in a look at the effect of reducing...
Blood Clot Risk From Contraceptive Pills Ends Soon After Women Stop Taking Them
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 10, 2023
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Women and their doctors have long known that taking birth control pills can elevate the risk for a blood clot.
Now, some good news: That added risk will disappear within a few weeks of stopping an oral contraceptive, a new study shows.
“It’s reassuring to know ...
Income, Education Can Affect Your Stroke Recovery
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 9, 2023
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Strokes can strike anyone, but income and education may play a role in whether your stroke is fatal or disabling, new research shows.
As reported Nov. 8 in the journal Neurology, folks who'd had a stroke were 10% more likely to die or become dependent on someone...
Your 'Biological Age' Could Affect Your Odds for Stroke, Dementia
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 8, 2023
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There's your calendar age, and then there's what scientists call your "biological" age, which is based on various measurements indicating good or not-so-good health.
Now, new Swedish research finds that less healthy folks, with a biological age that outstrips their chro...
Mobile Stroke Units Can Prevent Disabling Strokes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 31, 2023
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In some big cities, mobile stroke units can deliver a powerful clot-busting drug to patients as these specialized ambulances speed to the hospital.
Now, a new study shows these units deliver anti-clotting treatment a median of 37 minutes faster than when traditional ambu...
U.S. Heat-Related Heart Deaths Will Multiply With Warming Temperatures
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 30, 2023
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As sweltering summer days become more common, the number of Americans who die of heat-related heart problems or strokes could soar over the next few decades, a new study projects.
Neighborhood Parks Could Help Your Aging Brain
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 26, 2023
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A variety of risks can make it more likely that someone develops Alzheimer's disease or other dementias.
Now you can add neighborhood environment to that list. A new study finds low income levels and a lack of green spaces are among the factors that can harm brain health...
Teen Boys With High Blood Pressure Face Danger Decades Later
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2023
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Teenage boys who have high blood pressure may find themselves on the road to serious heart problems in adulthood.
Swedish researchers found that boys who had high blood pressure at 18 were at risk for heart failure, heart attacks, strokes and death as adults. And the ris...
Even a Mild Head Injury Raises the Odds for Stroke
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 13, 2023
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Any head injury — even a mild one — raises a person's risk of later having an ischemic stroke.
Having multiple injuries increases that risk, even more so than the severity of a single traumatic brain injury (TBI), researchers report.
"Our study found that thos...
Skipping Aspirin After Heart Attack Raises Odds for Recurrence
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2023
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If you've had a heart attack, your doctor likely told you to take a low-dose aspirin daily to stave off a second heart attack or stroke, but most people don't follow through with this advice over the long-term.
Those folks who don't take daily low-dose aspirin consistent...
'Time Is Brain': More Americans Waiting Longer for Best Care After Stroke
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2023
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When people suffering a stroke need a transfer to another hospital, time is of the essence. But a new study finds that most Americans in that situation face delays.
Daily Baby Aspirin Raises Odds for Brain Bleeds, With No Lowering of Stroke Risk
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- July 27, 2023
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For years, older adults took a baby aspirin a day to help ward off a first-time heart attack or stroke. Now yet another study is showing the risks are not worth it for most.
Specifically, researchers found the risk of brain bleeding while using low-dose aspirin outweighe...
Women With Severe Stroke Less Likely Than Men to Be Sent to Stroke Centers
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 19, 2023
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Despite worse symptoms and living about the same distance from comprehensive stroke centers, women with a severe type of stroke are less likely to be sent to these facilities than men, a new study reveals.
Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at ...
Weekend Warriors Aren't Exercising in Vain, at Least When It Comes to Their Heart
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 18, 2023
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It doesn't matter if you exercise every day or squeeze it all into the weekend. If you do the recommended 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity a week, you'll get heart benefits, a new study finds.
Both regimens protect you from atrial fibrillation (a-fi...
Someday, Your Shopping Cart Might Gauge Your Heart Health
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- June 28, 2023
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Could a grocery cart save lives by preventing possible strokes? It just might.
The notion stems from a new British study in which grocery cart handles were embedded with electrocardiogram (EKG) sensors.
The goal: to screen shoppers for undiagnosed cases of atrial ...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Tied to Higher Odds for Stroke
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 15, 2023
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Having inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, could mean having a higher long-term risk of stroke, according to a new study.
People with IBD are 13% more likely to have a stroke up to 25 years after their diagnosis than those without the condition, the researchers found. Th...
Pregnancy Complications Linked to Higher Stroke Risk for Women
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 22, 2023
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Women who've had certain pregnancy complications have significantly higher odds for a stroke than women with uncomplicated pregnancies, new research shows.
Moreover, these strokes may occur at a relatively early age, according to investigators at the Smidt Heart Institu...
Stroke Gaining Ground as a Global Killer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2023
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Worldwide deaths from the most common type of stroke have risen significantly in the past three decades and will increase even more sharply in the years ahead, researchers say.
Ischemic stroke deaths grew from 2 million in 1990 to more than 3 million in 2019. They are ex...
Blood Sugar May Be Key to Brain Power After a Stroke
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2023
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Having higher blood sugar can lead to quicker loss of brain power after a stroke, a new study suggests.
High blood pressure and cholesterol were not associated with a similar mental loss, even in those at higher genetic risk for dementia.
“Having a stroke increas...
Key to Post-Stroke Recovery: Exercise
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2023
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Physical activity after a stroke may be crucial to a more successful recovery, according to a study by Swedish researchers.
They found that patients who increased and sustained their exercise in the six months after their stroke were functioning better than those who di...
Some Bear Facts That Could Help Prevent Human Strokes
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 14, 2023
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Long periods of immobility can put people at risk of dangerous blood clots — yet hibernating bears lie around for months without any problem. Now scientists think they've figured out why.
The researchers hope the insight can eventually lead to new drugs for preventing ...
Your Sleep Can Affect Your Stroke Risk
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 6, 2023
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Sleep problems — from snoring to sleeping too much or too little — may be associated with elevated stroke risk, researchers say.
Snorting during sleep, having poor quality of sleep and sleep apnea may also be linked with greater risk of stroke, according to study fin...
Sen. John Fetterman Discharged From Hospital With Depression 'in Remission'
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2023
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After six weeks of in-patient treatment at Walter Reed National MIlitary Medical Center, Sen. John Fetterman is back home in western Pennsylvania and in remission from depression.
Fetterman will return to th...
Caregiving for Someone After a Stroke
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 24, 2023
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When a loved one suffers a stroke, it can be a relief that they survived and are getting good care.
But recovery can take time for the patient.
Making sure they get the care they need can be a challenge for the spouse, grown child or other loved one who is providi...
70 or Older? An Extra 500 Steps a Day Could Do Wonders for Your Heart
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 2, 2023
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While the idea of getting 10,000 steps a day is bandied about as a good walking goal, that can be intimidating to some people, depending on how fit they are.
Now, new research in adults between the ages of 70 and 90 finds that a much smaller number of steps can ma...
Sen. John Fetterman Recovering After Depression Diagnosis
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 28, 2023
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Sen. John Fetterman will continue to be away from the U.S. Senate for several weeks but he is on the "path to recovery," his spokesman said Monday.
The senator is being treated for clinical depression at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after checking himself...
Spinal Cord Stimulation Gives Big Boost to Arm Function After Stroke
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2023
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It's a brutal reality that confronts many recovering stroke patients: After six months or so of rehab, any arm and hand movement not yet restored is unlikely to return.
Irregular Heartbeat: What Is It and How Do You Treat It?
- Melissa Renae RDN HealthDay Reporter
- February 17, 2023
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Many things can make your heart skip a beat — the words to a song, a case of the nerves or a near car accident — but these temporary palpitations aren't usually cause for concern.
But much more serious, and sometimes deadly, things can throw off the heart's rhythm, ...
'Neuroprotectant' Drug Could Boost Outcomes After a Stroke
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 9, 2023
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Using a "neuroprotectant" drug alongside the standard surgical removal of a clot may slash the risk of death and disability following a stroke, a new study finds.
The new medication, called ApTOLL, shields brain tissue from continuing damage by cooling down inflamma...
Many Stroke Survivors Have Ongoing Irregular Heart Rhythms
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 9, 2023
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About 20% of people who survive what's called an ischemic stroke have irregular heart rhythms, which can lead to another stroke, researchers say.
But in cases where the stroke was caused by hardening of the arteries, patients aren't adequately monitored for atrial fibril...
Black Stroke Survivors Less Likely to Get Treated for Complications
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- February 2, 2023
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Having a stroke is a life-altering experience, and complications can crop up afterwards, but a new study finds the color of your skin may determine whether you are treated for them.
In the year following a stroke, Black and Hispanic patients were not treated for common ...
Caring for Teeth, Gums May Safeguard Aging Brains
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 2, 2023
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Taking good care of your teeth -- brushing, flossing, regular dental checkups -- is, of course, important for good health. Now researchers say it's also vital for brain health.
While it was already clear that poor dental health could increase stroke and heart disease ris...
U.S. Stroke Deaths Fall, But New Rise in Strokes Is Likely
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 9, 2023
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U.S. stroke deaths have dramatically declined in the past several decades. But, researchers caution, their new study also found the potential for a resurgence.
“After nearly four decades of declining stroke-related mortality, the risk appears to be increasing in the Un...
Singing Might Aid Recovery After a Stroke
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 3, 2023
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Singing may help stroke patients regain communication skills, according to new research.
About 40% of stroke survivors have aphasia, a difficulty to deliver or comprehend spoken or written language. That impairment is ongoing for about half of those patients a year after...
Stress Can Help Bring on a Stroke, Study Shows
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 27, 2022
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Stress is rarely a good thing for your health, but new research warns that it significantly raises the risk of a stroke.
The study found that increased stress at home or work and recent stressful life events — like getting divorced or a major family conflict — were a...
Stroke Can Leave Folks Thinking One Hand Is Bigger Than the Other
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 20, 2022
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Imagine living day-to-day with one hand that feels like it's a baseball mitt, or another that feels like a small clutching claw.
That's the experience of many stroke survivors who suffer from chronic pain, according to a new study in the journal
Statins May Lower Risk of Deadly 'Bleeding' Strokes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2022
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Statins may do more than help your heart: New research shows the cholesterol-lowering drugs may also lower your risk for a bleeding stroke.
An intracerebral hemorrhage, which involves bleeding in the brain, comprises about 15% to 30% of strokes, according to the American...
Second Death in Trial of Experimental Alzheimer's Drug Is Raising Concerns
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 29, 2022
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Two people have now died from brain hemorrhages that may be linked to an experimental Alzheimer's drug, calling into question the medication's safety.
A 65-year-old woman with early-stage Alzheimer's recently died from a massive brain bleed that some researchers link to ...
This Hunting Season, Know Your CPR
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 1, 2022
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It might seem like guns would be the biggest safety concern for hunters, but there's another real danger.
The possibility of having a heart attack or stroke while hunting is higher with the combination of physical exertion, excitement and cold air constricting blood ves...
Had a Stroke? Get These Professionals on Your Rehab Team
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 21, 2022
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When someone has a stroke, many professionals come together to help the patient recover.
The rehabilitation plan varies depending on which part...
When Stroke Harms One Side of a Newborn's Brain, Other Side Takes Over
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 11, 2022
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Many language skills are "left brain," but a new study shows that when a newborn suffers a stroke in that region, the brain is able to shift those language duties to the right.
The researchers said the fi...
Too Few Kids With Sickle Cell Anemia Get Screened for Stroke Risk
- By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 21, 2022
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Too few children with sickle cell anemia are getting the recommended screening tests for stroke, a common complication of this disease, a new government report finds.
W...
Heart Disease Can Plague Adults With ADHD
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- September 20, 2022
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New research suggests that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may trigger more than just psychiatric complications: Adults...
Could Your Blood Type Raise Your Odds for Stroke?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 1, 2022
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The risk of suffering a stroke at an early age may depend partly on a person's blood type, a large study suggests.
COVID Vaccine Won't Raise Stroke Risk
- By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2022
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COVID-19 vaccines do not increase your risk for stroke, new research shows, but severe COVID infection does, and experts hope the finding will ease the concerns of those who are hesitant to get the shot.
“We now know that patients who've had a vaccine are not at higher...
Can Your Smartphone Spot a Narrowed Neck Artery?
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 17, 2022
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A smartphone video could detect a blocked blood vessel in your neck that could cause a stroke, a new study suggests.
The American Heart Association says videos may provide a non-invasive way to screen people who are at risk of stroke.
Nearly 87% of strokes are the...
A Switch to Salt Substitute Could Slash Your Heart Risks
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 10, 2022
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Swapping salt out for the salt substitute potassium chloride lowers blood pressure, and thereby the risk of heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular disease, a new analysis finds.
...
Dangerous A-Fib Can Follow Many Surgeries
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 26, 2022
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A potentially dangerous change in heart rhythm is common after surgeries that don't involve the heart, according to Mayo Clinic researchers.
Dr. Konstantinos Siontis and colleagues studied patients who had
Most Post-Stroke Depression Still Goes Untreated
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2022
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While depression is common after a stroke, most stroke patients who need mental health care aren't getting the help they need, new research reveals.
Roughly one in three stroke victims have depression. But about two-thirds of those received no mental health treatment. Pa...