Diabetes drug reduces risk of heart attacks and strokes
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Metformin prevents immune cells and macrophages from releasing dangerous molecules into the blood that promote heart attacks and strokes.


JJ Shavit
- May 27, 2022
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


JJ Shavit
- Mar 17, 2022
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.


JJ 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


JJ 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.


JJ 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


JD 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.


JD 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.


JJ 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


JJ 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.


JJ 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.


JD 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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