All posts tagged "stroke"
‘Eating for Two’ During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Health Problems Among ChildrenDespite the common saying, pregnant women should not “eat for two.” Children born to mothers who gain too much weight during...
NewsFebruary 17, 2015
Women with History of Spontaneous Preterm Birth at Increased Risk of Cardiovascular DiseasePremature birth increases the risk of complications and health problems for babies. Now a new study published in the European Journal...
NewsFebruary 13, 2015- Heart Disease and Stroke Associated with Age at First Menstrual Cycle
Known risk factors for heart disease and stroke include obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and tobacco use. Now a new study...
NewsDecember 16, 2014 - Prehypertension Increases Risk of Stroke
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a known risk factor for stroke. Now new research published in the journal Neurology suggests...
NewsMarch 13, 2014 
Inadequate Sleep May Increase Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Stroke Risk Among Obese ChildrenSleep is important for good health — and especially important for children and teenagers who are still growing and developing. Now...
NewsMarch 7, 2014- Seasonal Flu Vaccine May Reduce Stroke Risk
Because respiratory infections such as the flu can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, receiving the seasonal flu vaccine can reduce...
NewsFebruary 25, 2014 
Iron Deficiency Increases Stroke RiskAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 795,000 Americans suffer from a stroke each year, resulting in nearly...
NewsFebruary 20, 2014
Vitamin C May Reduce Risk of StrokeEating foods containing vitamin C may reduce the risk of the most common type of hemorrhagic stroke, suggests new research to...
NewsFebruary 17, 2014
Common Vaccine-Preventable Infections Linked to Stroke in ChildrenCommon childhood infections like colds and the chickenpox are associated with an increased risk of stroke among children. However, routine vaccinations...
NewsFebruary 14, 2014- Moderate Exercise Decreases Stroke Risk as Much as Strenuous Activity
The health benefits of exercise are well-known. Now new research presented at the International Stroke Conference 2014 of the American Stroke...
NewsFebruary 14, 2014 - Sunlight Protects Against Heart Attack and Stroke
Adequate exposure to sunlight may help reduce blood pressure, which consequently reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke, suggests a...
NewsJanuary 21, 2014
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