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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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