A trio of risk factors not only increase your risk of stroke, but they also raise the odds that such a stroke will be ...

“Stroke can lead to disability or even death, yet there are a number of risk factors that people can modify with a change in lifestyle or medication,” said study author Catriona Reddin, MD at the ...

People with conditions or habits such as high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, or smoking, ...

Stroke guidelines now include risks that are unique to women. The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, released new stroke prevention guidelines this week for ...

Saying that a stroke can cause long-term disability and even death, neurosurgeon Dr Gautam Chabungbam has appealed to one and ...

But up to 80% of strokes may be preventable, which is why it’s so important to understand and mitigate your risk factors. That’s according to the American Stroke Association, which this week ...

Sex-specific risk factors increase the potential for strokes in women. Birth control pills, menopause symptoms, and pregnancy complications can all raise the risk of stroke. GLP-1 weight loss ...

Regular health check-ups, controlling risk factors like hypertension, smoking, and high cholesterol, and lifestyle changes can prevent strokes.

Some people who experience a stroke may also encounter long-term concerns with memory, problem-solving, and thinking. Heart attacks and strokes share many of the same risk factors because both ...

Most strokes happen in older adults, but the rate of strokes in Americans ages 18 to 65 rose by about 15% between 2011 and ...

More than 600,000 Americans are expected to experience their first stroke this year — but up to 80% of these incidents may be preventable. The ASA issued updated advice on Monday urging health ...

Many of the leading risk factors for stroke are modifiable ... High levels of blood sugar can damage your heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves, per the AHA. Manage your blood pressure: The AHA ...