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Stroke Costs To Double By 2030
The projections are not pretty for aging populations in the U.S. Already, stroke is one of the top four leading causes of death among Americans, especially...
It’s the Olive Oil: Mediterranean Diet Lowers Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
The Mediterranean diet is a well-known weapon in the fight against heart disease, but exactly how effective is it? To find out, researchers led by Dr. Ramón...
Marijuana Linked to Increased Stroke Risk
Two new studies add to the confusion over the health effects of marijuana. In one presentation to the American Stroke Association's International Stroke...
“Dystextia”: Garbled Text Messages Could Be Sign Of Stroke
Impaired speech can be a sign of stroke, even when it's sent via a text message
Healthy Diet Can Lower Risk of Recurrent Heart Attack and Stroke
If you're at high risk of having a heart attack changing your diet can significantly lower your chances of heart disease But how much can fruits and vegetables...
Photo Essays
David Blaine's Greatest Hits
Master stuntman David Blaine is hanging upside down over Central Park for 60 hours, a feat that puts him at risk for stroke and blindness. A few months ago, TIME...
Articles from Around the Web
Simple Lifestyle Test May Assess Stroke Risk
A tool used to assess cardiovascular disease risk can gauge stroke risk, according to a large analysis. Even small improvements in lifestyle factors could help prevent strokes....
9 Ways To Prevent a Stroke
These simple steps can lower your stroke risk. ...
Young women and stroke
Annie Cosgrove suffered a stroke at age 22 from taking a common medication. Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports. ...
Better technology shows that too many people are treated for high blood pressure
About 67 million Americans -- a third of all adults -- have hypertension, a symptom-less disease that is a major contributor to heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. But we...
