Tag: Stroke Risk

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Play golf to boost longevity, cut stroke risk

London: Want a long life? Playing golf regularly can boost longevity as well as reduce the risk factors for heart disease and stroke, a panel of international experts has claimed, while stressing on the need to make the sport more inclusive. The panel, led by the University of Edinburgh, showed that playing golf, which is […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Walking just 35 minutes daily can reduce stroke risk in elderly

New York: Older adults can prevent their risk of strokes by taking a daily stroll for just 35 minutes a day or four hours a week, say researchers. Indulging in moderate physical activity, such as swimming, brisk walking, or running two to three hours a week may also reduce the severity of strokes than people […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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New mobile application can reduce stroke risk

London: Researchers have developed a new mobile application that can detect atrial fibrillation, a leading cause of stroke, and can timely prevent heart-related complications. Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often rapid heart rate that can increase the risk of stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. Timely detection of atrial fibrillation is crucial for […]

  • Wednesday, 07 July 2021
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Flu linked to stroke risk: Study

New York: Catching flu could put you at increased risk of stroke for up to a year, finds a new study. Although the researchers are not sure the reason behind the association, the reason could be due to inflammation caused by the flu infection. The finding adds to previous research which has suggested the flu […]

  • Tuesday, 04 May 2021
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Just one drink daily can raise stroke risk

Beijing: While it is known that excess drinking is harmful for health, a new study suggests that even consuming one or two alcoholic drinks a day can raise stroke risks, challenging previous claims. The study, published in The Lancet journal, showed that alcohol directly increases blood pressure and the chances of having a stroke. It […]

  • Sunday, 02 May 2021
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Testosterone replacement therapy ups stroke risk in men

Toronto: Aging men with low testosterone levels who take testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) are at a greater risk of experiencing an ischemic stroke or a cardiac arrest especially during the first two years of use, warn researchers. Published in The American Journal of Medicine, the findings confirm concerns voiced by many health agencies about the […]

  • Wednesday, 28 April 2021
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Over 9 Hours' Of Sleep May Raise Stroke Risk By 23%

New York: People who sleep nine or more hours per night are 23 per cent more likely to later have a stroke than people who sleep seven to less than eight hours per night, warns a new study. The results revealed that long naps are also not good for your health. People who took a […]

  • Thursday, 22 April 2021
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Smoking Hookah May Increase Heart Attack, Stroke Risk

New York: Researchers have found that tobacco smoke from a hookah caused blood to function abnormally and be more likely to clot and quickly form blood clots, which can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. The study, published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, found that tobacco smoke from a hookah […]

  • Tuesday, 20 April 2021
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Eat Fruits, Yoghurt Daily To Reduce Stroke Risk

London: Different types of food are linked to risks of different types of stroke, say researchers, adding that higher intakes of fruit, vegetables and dairy products is linked to a lower risk of ischaemic stroke. For the study, published in the European Heart Journal, the researchers picked over 4,18,000 people in nine European countries and […]

  • Monday, 19 April 2021
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