While it’s difficult to prove that strokes are stress-related, there’s a clear relationship between high stress levels and stroke risk - Getty The colloquialism “you’ll give yourself a stroke” cuts a ...
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How to prevent a stroke

(NewsNation) — A leading cause of death for Americans, strokes impact more than 795,000 people in the United States annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Maintaining ...
Dear Doctor K: Do women need to take special precautions to prevent a stroke? Dear Reader: Yes, they do — and a new set of guidelines published earlier this year helps us to understand what those ...
On World Stroke Day, health experts are drawing attention to the growing number of stroke cases among children, a condition once thought to affect only older adults. Pediatric strokes, often triggered ...
Strokes don’t wait for old age anymore—in 2025, they’re creeping into lives before the big 5-0, catching folks off guard. It’s not just bad luck or family history driving this shift. What’s on the ...
Good oral hygiene, including regular brushing and dental visits, significantly lowers stroke risk. A recent study found poor ...
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – October 29 th is World Stroke Day and American Heart Association wants to you to know the warning signs for stroke, what to do, and how you could help save a life. Executive ...
Dietary choices significantly impact stroke risk, with research highlighting plant-based patterns rich in fruits, vegetables, ...
A minimally invasive heart procedure to correct irregular heart rhythms called catheter ablation may reduce the risk of ...