For the first time, research finds increased risk of stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) in young and middle-age veterans with PTSD.
New guidelines for preventing stroke-causing blood clots from Afib compare non-vitamin K anticoagulants (NOACs) with warfarin (Coumadin)
You could be at higher risk for a stroke if you have certain types of infections. Here are the infections to watch out for and how to protect yourself…
Ischemic stroke affects nearly 700,000 people in the US each year. Here’s how one man overcame the serious complications that resulted...
Diet drinks are popular among those who want to lose weight, but new research shows that too much increases stroke risk for postmenopausal women…
Feeling perfectly healthy? Chances are, your doctor still orders certain tests—called “screening tests”—that check for conditions such as colon cancer…
A popular scoring system for people with atrial fibrillation can help predict stroke risk, but two key steps will make it most useful for you.
While extremely rare, it is true that some yoga poses increase your risk for a stroke. Make sure you have a good teacher and avoid these risky poses.
Staying physically active helps you avoid a stroke…but if you do have one, you’ll be more likely to have a mild one and recover better.
Folic acid greatly reduces stroke risk, according to new research—especially if you have high blood pressure. Should you take it? Find out…
A stroke can be debilitating. But researchers continue to unravel its mysteries. Here: How our eyes may offer clues to stroke damage. Read on…
Besides stroke risk factors everyone faces—high blood pressure, Afib, diabetes, etc.—women have unique hormone-based risks. Learn more…
Thrombectomy—the surgical removal of a clot that causes a stroke—can save lives and lead to better outcomes. But many hospitals don’t offer it yet.
No one wants to have a stroke, but knowing what to do can mean the difference between life and death. Read on for the latest thinking...
Stroke symptoms aren’t always obvious—especially if it’s a transient ischemic attack (or so-called “mini stroke”). How to spot the subtle red flags…
