Heavy alcohol consumption can put young adults at high stroke risk: Study
In the study, people with two years of moderate to heavy drinking had a 19 per cent increased risk, people with three years had a 22 per cent increased risk and people with four years had a 23 per cent increased risk.
Nov 03, 2022, 14:22 PM IST
Eating fruits, yoghurt daily may lower stroke risk
The study found that while higher intakes of fruit, vegetables, fibre, milk, cheese or yoghurt were each linked to a lower risk of ischaemic stroke, there was no significant association with a lower risk of haemorrhagic stroke.
Feb 24, 2020, 13:17 PM IST
Daily consumption of cheese linked to reduction in heart attack, stroke risk
All cheese is rich in vitamins, minerals and proteins which help protect against cardiovascular disease.
Dec 03, 2017, 16:33 PM IST
Spicy food could reduce risk of heart attack, stroke: Study
A high-salt diet has long been linked to higher odds of developing high blood pressure and heart disease as well as an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and heart failure.
Nov 02, 2017, 08:43 AM IST
E-cigarettes elevate heart attack, stroke risk
Researchers, including those from Karolinska Institute in Sweden, found that there was a significant increase in heart rate and blood pressure in the volunteers who were exposed to e-cigarettes containing nicotine.
Sep 11, 2017, 16:51 PM IST
Beware, young adults! Hypertension at this stage may elevate stroke risk later
Researchers from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Centre in the US looked at whether otherwise healthy isolated systolic hypertension (ISH) patients actually have a cardiovascular problem.
May 20, 2017, 19:01 PM IST
Keeping strokes at bay - Eat an egg every morning for breakfast!
The study found that consuming an egg - nutrient-rich source of high quality protein - per may reduce the risk of stroke by 12 per cent.
Nov 02, 2016, 12:25 PM IST
Things you can do to prevent a stroke!
Around the world, stroke kills more people each year than do HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis combined.
Oct 28, 2016, 16:56 PM IST
Birth control pills may increase the risk of stroke: Experts
Oral contraceptives increase the risk of ischemic strokes, caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain.
Oct 28, 2016, 14:05 PM IST
Testosterone therapy may reduce heart attack, stroke risk
Testosterone therapy may help reduce risks of major adverse cardiovascular events, including stroke and heart attacks, in elderly men with coronary artery disease, a new study has found.
Apr 04, 2016, 17:33 PM IST
Young cocaine users at increased stroke risk
As per the new study, it has been found that young cocaine users are six times more likely to have a stroke every time they take the drug.
Mar 20, 2016, 20:49 PM IST
Young cocaine users at increased stroke risk
As per the new study, it has been found that young cocaine users are six times more likely to have a stroke every time they take the drug.
Mar 20, 2016, 20:49 PM IST
Genes linked to stroke risk identified
The project is believed to be roughly twice as large as any previous study investigating the genetic factors contributing to ischemic stroke.
Mar 01, 2016, 12:09 PM IST
Late pregnancy ups stroke, heart attack risk: Study
To reach this conclusion, the team reviewed data from 72,221 women aged 50 to 79 enrolled in the US Women's Health Initiative Study.
Feb 19, 2016, 21:51 PM IST
'Too much' or 'too little' sleep can increase stroke sisk!
A new study suggests that getting the right amount of sleep and exercising several times a week can significantly can reduce the risk of stroke.
Feb 19, 2016, 13:23 PM IST
World Stroke Day: Ways you can reduce your risk!
Worldwide, stroke kills 3 million women and 2.5 million men every year.
Oct 29, 2015, 12:28 PM IST
Flu shot reduces risk of stroke
A new research shows that chances of having a stroke fell by around a fifth in the first 59 days after receiving the flu jab.
Oct 07, 2015, 15:50 PM IST
