A healthy lifestyle can lower genetic risk for stroke by 43%, new research finds
People who are genetically at higher risk for stroke can lower that risk by as much as 43% by adopting a healthy cardiovascular lifestyle
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Joshua Shavit
- Jul 25
A healthy lifestyle can lower a high genetic risk for stroke by more than 40%, study finds
People who are genetically at higher risk for stroke can lower that risk by as much as 43% by adopting a healthy cardiovascular lifestyle
Joshua Shavit
- Jul 18
Liver disease linked to higher risk of dementia, study finds
People with fatty liver disease who also have heart disease or who have had a stroke may have an even higher risk of dementia.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 23
Gum disease is linked with heart attacks and diabetes
Large study has found that people with a prior heart attack or diabetes are more likely to have gum disease than their healthy counterparts.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 2
Diabetes drug reduces risk of heart attacks and strokes
Metformin prevents immune cells and macrophages from releasing dangerous molecules into the blood that promote heart attacks and strokes.
Joseph Shavit
- May 27
Heart Age Test gives a ‘wake up call’ to prevent heart attack and stroke deaths
A new study by Staffordshire University shows that people who understand their ‘heart age’ are more likely to make healthy lifestyle changes
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 17
Living near green areas reduces the risk of suffering a stroke by 16%
The risk of suffering an ischaemic stroke is 16% less in people who have green spaces less than 300 metres from their homes.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 24, 2021
New antioxidant drug can prevent heart attacks and strokes
An antioxidant drug reverses atherosclerosis and could be used to prevent heart attacks and strokes due to clots.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 2, 2021
Preventing heart attacks and stroke deaths through a Heart Age Test
A new study by Staffordshire University shows that people who understand their ‘heart age’ are more likely to make healthy lifestyle changes
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 19, 2021
Gene therapy can restore vision after stroke
Most strokes happen when an artery in the brain becomes blocked. Blood flow to the neural tissue stops, and those tissues typically die.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 10, 2021
New Heart Age Test prevents heart attack and stroke deaths
A new study by Staffordshire University shows that people who understand their ‘heart age’ are more likely to make healthy lifestyle changes
Joshua Shavit
- Oct 1, 2021
There’s no place like home…to track blood pressure
According to the American Heart Association, about 1 of every 2 of U.S. adults has high blood pressure, or hypertension. 1 in 3 don't know.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 23, 2021
Can cocoa consumption help us age better?
Study looked at the impact of a cocoa extract supplement and/or multivitamins on common health problems, most of which increase with age.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 14, 2021
Scientists claim that overeating is not the primary cause of obesity
Statistics from the CDC show that obesity affects more than 40% of American adults, placing them at higher risk for heart disease and stroke
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 14, 2021
Antioxidant drug could prevent heart attacks and strokes
An antioxidant drug reverses atherosclerosis and could be used to prevent heart attacks and strokes due to clots.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 6, 2021
How can I avoid heart disease or stroke?
As much as 90% of the risk of a heart attack, stroke, or peripheral arterial disease can be explained by smoking and poor eating habits.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 6, 2021
Are genetic tests better than blood tests for cardiovascular diseases?
Determining an individual’s blood group based on genetic tests instead of traditional blood tests can provide a better picture of risks.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 5, 2021
Low-sodium salt prevents stroke
Replacing salt with a low-sodium alternative lowers the risk of stroke in people with high blood pressure or prior stroke.