Parental divorce stokes stroke risk three-fold in males: Study
September 14th, 2012 - 5:12 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Sep 14 (IANS) Parental divorce triggers stroke risk by three times in males, especially if the event takes place before they turn 18, as compared to peers from intact ... Read more...
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Less sleep enhances stroke risk among middle-aged
June 11th, 2012 - 4:05 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 11 (IANS) Habitually sleeping less than six hours at night significantly elevates risk of stroke among middle-aged and older adults of normal weight at low risk for ... Read more...
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Clogged arteries can also cause clouded thinking
July 22nd, 2011 - 4:18 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 22 (IANS) Clogged arteries or atherosclerosis that causes heart disease can bring on dementia by restricting blood flow to the brain.Dementia includes difficulty with thinking, reasoning and memory, ... Read more...
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High risk factors for stroke linked to some cognitive decline
April 13th, 2011 - 7:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 13 (ANI): A new study has warned that older adults at risk for stroke have significantly increased risk for some types of cognitive decline.The study, which involved 73 older women ... Read more...
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Vit D deficiency ‘doubles stroke risk in whites, not in blacks’
November 15th, 2010 - 2:44 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 15 (ANI): Johns Hopkins researchers have found that low levels of vitamin D, the essential nutrient obtained from milk, fortified cereals and exposure to sunlight, doubles the risk of stroke ... Read more...
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10 risk factors trigger 90pct of strokes
June 19th, 2010 - 1:07 pm ICT by ANI
Toronto, June 19 (ANI): Ten common risk factors trigger more than 90 per cent of strokes, a new research reveals.The Canadian-led study appears in The Lancet.The researchers, led by Salim Yusuf ... Read more...
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Sleep apnea ups stroke risk
April 8th, 2010 - 2:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 8 (ANI): Obstructive sleep apnea more than doubles the risk of stroke in men, according to a new study's results.The common disorder, in which the upper airway is intermittently narrowed ... Read more...
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Exposure to several common infections over time linked to stroke risk
November 10th, 2009 - 2:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 10 (ANI): A new study has shown that cumulative exposure to five common infection-causing pathogens is linked to an increased risk of stroke.Known risk factors for stroke include high ... Read more...
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‘Aura’ migraines ‘double stroke risk’
October 28th, 2009 - 2:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 28 (ANI): Migraine doubles the chance of a stroke if accompanied by aura (temporary visual or sensory disturbances), says a new study.Further risk factors for stroke among patients with migraine ... Read more...
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Cholesterol-lowering drugs may help prevent stroke recurrence
May 26th, 2009 - 2:49 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 26 (IANS) Cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins, taken after a heart stroke, are likely to prevent its recurrence, according to a new study.
Besides, those who take statins under such conditions ... Read more...
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Cholesterol-lowering drugs may help cut stroke recurrence risk
May 26th, 2009 - 10:54 am ICT by ANI
Washington, May 26 (ANI): Taking cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins after a stroke could help reduce the risk of having another stroke later, says a new study.The research has been published in the ... Read more...
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Risk of stroke in older women linked to excess sleep
July 18th, 2008 - 12:07 pm ICT by IANS
New York, July 18 (IANS) Excess sleep may be a more serious sign of stroke risk among postmenopausal women than not getting enough sleep, according to a study by US researchers. Postmenopausal ... Read more...
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Physical fitness after the age of 40 may halve stroke risk
December 11th, 2007 - 2:50 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Dec 11(ANI): A recent study has revealed that people with good physical condition after the age of 40 are at a reduced risk of stroke.According to the study published in December ... Read more...
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