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    A healthy lifestyle can lower genetic risk for stroke by 43%, new research finds
    Joshua Shavit
    • 3 days ago

    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
    A healthy lifestyle can lower a high genetic risk for stroke by more than 40%, study finds
    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
    Liver disease linked to higher risk of dementia, study finds
    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.
    Gum disease is linked with heart attacks and diabetes
    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.
    Diabetes drug reduces risk of heart attacks and strokes
    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.
    Heart Age Test gives a ‘wake up call’ to prevent heart attack and stroke deaths
    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
    Living near green areas reduces the risk of suffering a stroke by 16%
    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.
    New antioxidant drug can prevent heart attacks and strokes
    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.
    Preventing heart attacks and stroke deaths through a Heart Age Test
    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
    Gene therapy can restore vision after stroke
    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.
    New Heart Age Test prevents heart attack and stroke deaths
    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
    There’s no place like home…to track blood pressure
    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.
    Can cocoa consumption help us age better?
    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.
    Scientists claim that overeating is not the primary cause of obesity
    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
    Antioxidant drug could prevent heart attacks and strokes
    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.
    How can I avoid heart disease or stroke?
    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.
    Are genetic tests better than blood tests for cardiovascular diseases?
    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.
    Low-sodium salt prevents stroke
    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.

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