It’s been known for some time that folic acid–which can be found in lentils, beans, peas, and many dark green vegetables–can benefit our health. Now, a new study shows that it can significantly reduce the risk of stroke. The study, which was carried out by researchers in China and involved an examination of roughly 20,000 […]
A new study shows that consuming three or more cocktails a day significantly increases one’s chances of suffering a stroke. In fact, the study revealed that people in their fifties and sixties are 34 percent more likely to have a stroke if they consume several alcoholic beverages each day. The study, which was carried out […]
If you’ve completed a university degree but find yourself struggling to remember things, it could be a sign that you’re at risk for suffering a stroke. That’s the finding of Dutch researchers who examined 9,000 people in the Rotterdam area over a two-decade period. The study, which has been published in the journal Stroke, focused […]
Most of us associate strokes with older adults, people in their ‘golden years’. But about one in ten strokes — or 800,000 strokes each year in the United States — involve people under the age of 45. Now, a mounting body of evidence is revealing how these devastating events continue to impact a stroke victim […]
A new report from the American Heart Association (AHA) suggests that visiting the chiropractor could increase your risk of suffering a stroke. The report is based on the work of a research group appointed by the AHA Stroke Council’s Scientific and Manuscript Oversight Committees. The research group found that the jarring thrusts and rotations used […]
If you want to reduce your risk of stroke, experts suggest eating more fish. Eating oily fish at least two times a week can have a significant impact on your health, according to a new study, however, taking fish oil supplements will not produce the same benefits. A team of researchers at Cambridge University reviewed […]
A recent study in the journal Neurology is shining the spotlight on your vegetable garden. Researchers were studying lycopene and stumbled upon some remarkable results. Lycopene is found in many different fruits and vegetables and it responsible for the red coloring of your tomatoes. The study was conducted on over 1000 men over a 12 year period […]
A new drug called NA-1 developed in Canada is showing a lot of promised in a limited study conducted in Toronto. While the study is a fledgling at phase 2 trials there is a lot of promising proof that offers hope for future stroke victims. The side effects noted in this study were almost non-existent with only […]