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Are Stroke Survivors Getting Too Many Sedatives Like Xanax, Valium?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 17, 2024
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Doctors might be overprescribing sedatives to stroke survivors, a new study warns.
About 5% of people are prescribed a benzodiazepine fo...
What's the Best Clot-Buster Med After Stroke?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 17, 2024
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An off-label clot-busting drug appears to work slightly better in treating stroke patients than an approved medication, a new review finds.
Choosing the Right Rehab for Yourself or a Loved One
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 12, 2024
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You've broken a hip and rehabilitation is part of the way back to mobility, or your partner has suffered a stroke and needs help re-learning certain skills.
These scenarios play out every day for Americans, and rehabilitation therapies are often needed. But what kind of ...
Severe COVID Case Ups Heart Risks As Much as History of Heart Disease
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 9, 2024
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A severe COVID infection can increase a person’s risk of heart attack and stroke as much as a history of heart disease, a new study says.
People hospitalized for COVID had abo...
Coffee, Water, Soda: Which Raise Your Odds for Stroke?
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- October 2, 2024
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Want to keep a stroke a bay? Drink water, nothing fizzy and skip fruit drinks.
That's the key takeaway from a global review that also raises a red flag for people who drink more than four cups of coffee a day.
"While [high blood pressure] is the most important risk...
Stroke Rates Rising in Adults and Kids With Sickle Cell Disease
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 20, 2024
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Stroke rates continue to rise among adults and children living with sickle cell disease, despite new standards of care meant to lower their risk, a new study fin...
Stroke Kills 7 Million Worldwide Each Year, and Deaths Are Rising
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 19, 2024
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Climate change and worsening diets are sending global rates of stroke and stroke deaths skyward, a new study warns.
Almost 12 million people worldwide had a stroke in 2021, up 70% since 1990, according to a team led by ...
Feeling Content Helps Shield You From Heart Attack, Stroke
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 18, 2024
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Folks who are content with what they’ve got could be less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke, a new study suggests.
“Our findings suppor...
A Few Cups of Coffee Per Day Might Help Your Heart
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 17, 2024
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A few cups of coffee each morning can help protect a person against heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, a new study says.
Drinking three cups of coffee a day -- or about 200 to 300 milligrams of caffeine -- lowered the risk of health problems linked to the heart o...
A-Fib May Be 3 Times More Common Than Thought
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2024
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The number of Americans with a potentially dangerous heart rhythm condition is three times greater than previously thought, a new study claims.
An estimated 5% of the population -- 10.5 million U.S. adults -- have
Black Stroke Patients More Likely to Arrive Late at Hospital, Without Prior ER Notification
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2024
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Black stroke victims are arriving at emergency rooms much later than white patients, greatly increasing their risk of death or lifelong disability, a new...
Sleep Changes Common for Stroke Survivors
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2024
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Less than half of people who've survived a stroke will go on to have a healthy, normal sleep pattern, new research shows.
Normal sleep is defined as six to eight hours of shuteye nightly. However, a majority of the nearly 1,600 stroke survivors in the new study got eith...
Wearable Heart Monitor Ups Detection of A-fib by More Than 50%
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 4, 2024
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A wearable heart monitor raises the detection rate of the dangerous irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (A-fib) by more than 50%, a new study finds.
Unfortunately, there was no increase observed in the number of strokes prevented after folks got the devices,...
Recreational Drug Use Triples Odds for Repeat Heart Crises
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2024
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Recreational drug users are three times more likely to have repeated heart health emergencies than people who don’t use, a new study has found.
About 11% of patients admitted to intensive cardiac care units have been using recreational drugs, said researcher
New 'Platelet Score' Could Gauge Your Odds for Stroke, Heart Attack
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2024
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An experimental genetic test can gauge a person’s risk of developing potentially deadly blood clots, researchers report.
People who scored high on the test had more than double the rate of
Even Moderate Drinking Ups Risk for Brain Bleeds After a Fall
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 12, 2024
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Drinking can increase a senior’s risk of a brain bleed following a fall, even if they only occasionally imbibe, a new study finds.
In fact, the risk of a brain bleed i...
More Evidence That an Artificial Sweetener Poses Heart Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2024
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There's more evidence to suggest that the common artificial sweetener erythritol might pose dangers to consumers' hearts.
The new study, involving 20 healthy adult volunteers, found that at doses commonly found in an erythritol-sweetened soda or muffin, the sweetener was...
14 Risk Factors Raise Your Odds for Odds for Dementia
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- August 1, 2024
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New research has added two conditions to the list of 12 risk factors that boost the chances of a dementia diagnosis.
The good news? You can guard against the development of both and researchers offer advice on exactly how to do that.
In a study published Wednesday ...
Doing Everyday Chores Isn't Enough to Protect You From Stroke
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 31, 2024
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Puttering around the home or office isn’t enough to protect a person from stroke, a new study says.
People need to be more active to lower their stroke risk, either by exercising in their free time or biking or walking to work, results show.
“Physical ...
Research Confirms Chronic High Blood Pressure's Link to Stroke
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 24, 2024
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Having high blood pressure in adulthood greatly raises the odds for multiple types of stroke, a new study confirms.
“Our results suggest that early diagn...
Race, Insurance Stop Many Hispanics From Getting Post-Stroke Care
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 18, 2024
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Hispanic people -- particularly those without insurance -- are less likely to get the additional care needed to recover from a stroke, a new study finds....
U.S. Stroke Survival Is Improving, But Race Still Plays Role
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 16, 2024
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There's good news and bad for stroke survival in the United States: New research shows that Americans are now more likely to survive long-term, but that's more true for whites than for Black Americans.
At least for a sample of people living in the greater Cincinnati area...
Sleep Apnea Raises Chances of Heart Disease, Particularly in Young Adults
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2024
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Sleep apnea is particularly dangerous for the heart health of young adults, even more so than in older folks, a new study warns.
The link between sleep apnea and risk factors for heart disease is stronger in people between 20 and 40 years of age than in those 40 and olde...
Despite Falling Out of Favor With Doctors, Daily Aspirin Still Popular
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 25, 2024
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For decades, millions of Americans popped a low-dose aspirin each day to lower their heart risks.
Then, accumulated data prompted the nation's two leading cardiolo...
Loneliness Can Raise Older People's Odds for Stroke
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 25, 2024
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A lonely middle and old age could bring higher odds for a stroke, new data suggests.
A 12-year study of people over 50 found that those who experienced chronic loneliness were 56% more likely to have a stroke, versus those who said they weren't lonely.
"Loneliness ...
Modifying Homes for Stroke Survivors Helps Them Stay Independent
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- June 21, 2024
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Everyday tasks like taking a shower or navigating stairs can be risky business for folks in the aftermath of a stroke.
But grab bars, shower seats, ramps and other safety interventions allow many to live independently and reduce the risk of premature death, new research ...
Smartphone Face-Screening Tool Could Help Paramedics Spot Stroke
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 19, 2024
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A new smartphone tool could help paramedics identify a stroke in seconds by scanning the patient's face.
The AI-driven tool analyzes facial symmetry and specific muscle movements to detect subtle signs of
Your Head Aches: What Could It Mean, and What Can Be Done About It?
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- June 9, 2024
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When there's pain, pressure and pounding in your head, you might think the worst: Is it a brain tumor?
Probably not, a Penn State physician assures.
Headache in and of itself is not a common sign of a tumor, because the brain itself doesn't feel pain, said
Artificial Sweetener Xylitol Linked to Heart Attack, Stroke
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 6, 2024
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Higher amounts of the artificial sweetener xylitol might raise the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study warns.
Xylitol is a zero-calorie sugar alco...
Statins, Metformin Can Cut Odds for Brain Aneurysms
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 6, 2024
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Common drugs used to control cholesterol, blood sugar and high blood pressure might also lower a person's risk of stroke, a new study finds.
The re...
Few Heart Attack Survivors Get Expert Advice on Diet
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2024
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Less than one-quarter of people who survive serious heart conditions receive the dietary counseling needed to protect their future health, a new study finds.
Stroke Rates Are Rising, Especially Among the Young
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2024
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The rate at which Americans under the age of 65 suffered a stroke rose by about 15% between 2011 and 2022, new government data shows.
That was true even among the young: The rate of stroke jumped 14.6% among people ages 18 to 44 during the study period, researchers from ...
Ultra-Processed Foods Could Be Harming Your Brain
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2024
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Ultra-processed foods are bad for more than your waistline: New research shows they seem to raise the risk of stroke and dementia-related memory or thinking problems.
A 10% increase in the...
New Blood Test Could Spot Dangerous Type of Stroke
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 20, 2024
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MONDAY, May 20, 2024 -- When a stroke hits, "time is brain," doctors say, with neurons beginning to die off in minutes.
Stroke, Migraine, Alzheimer's: Climate Change Will Likely Make Them Worse
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2024
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Climate change is likely to make brain conditions like stroke, migraine, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis even worse, a new review warns.
...
A-Fib More Common in Middle-Aged Folk Than Thought
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 22, 2024
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The dangerous heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation is becoming more common in middle-aged people, a new study warns.
More than a...
A-Fib Is Strong Precursor to Heart Failure
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 19, 2024
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The dangerous heart rhythm disorder known as atrial fibrillation is mainly known for increasing people's risk of stroke.
But people with A-F...
Managing Blood Sugar After Stroke Could Be Key to Outcomes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 19, 2024
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Managing a stroke victim's blood sugar levels after they receive powerful clot-busting drugs might help them survive their health crisis, a new trial finds.
People with high blood sugar levels were more likely to suffer a potentially deadly brain bleed after clot-busters...
Dozens of COVID Virus Mutations Arose in Man With Longest Known Case
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 19, 2024
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An immune-compromised man with a year-and-a-half-long COVID infection served as a breeding ground for dozens of coronavirus mutations, a new study discovered.
Worse, several of the mutations were in the COVID spike protein, indicating that the virus had attempted to evol...
Climate Change May Be Fueling a Rise in Stroke Deaths
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 11, 2024
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Intense weather fluctuations caused by climate change could be contributing to an increase in stroke deaths, a new study claims.
Freezing cold fronts and broiling heat...
Even a Little Secondhand Smoke Ups Odds for A-Fib
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- April 8, 2024
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Just a little exposure to secondhand smoke may increase your risk for the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), a new, large study suggests.
People who have A-Fib, the world's most common heart rhythm disorder, are five times more likely to have a stroke tha...
Have Only Well-Off Americans Gained From Recent Strides Against Heart Disease?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 5, 2024
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America is making headway against heart disease, with heart-related deaths declining over the past three decades.
But it appears that only...
Living in Poor Neighborhoods Nearly Doubles Risk of Heart Attacks, Stroke
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2024
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Living in a poor and unhealthy neighborhood could nearly double a person's risk of heart disease and stroke, a new study says.
The findings indicate that all the fa...
Young Adults With Migraine May Face Higher Stroke Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 27, 2024
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Migraines in young adults appear to increase their risk of stroke more than traditional risk factors like high blood pressure, a new study reports.
Results show that migraine is the most important non-traditional risk factor for stroke among adults ages 18 to 34, account...
Could Bright Outdoor Lights at Night Raise Stroke Risk?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 26, 2024
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The bright lights of the big city might seem exciting, but they could also raise a person's risk of stroke, a new study suggests.
Bright artificial lights that illuminate the night seem to affect blood flow to the brain in ways that make stroke more likely, researchers r...
6 in 10 Stroke Survivors Will Struggle With Depression Years Later
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 26, 2024
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Six out of every 10 stroke survivors wind up struggling with depression later in their lives, a new study says.
That compares to the 22% depression rate of the general populatio...
Medicare to Cover Wegovy When Patients Also Have Heart Disease
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- March 22, 2024
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Medicare will now cover the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy if patients using it also have heart disease, U.S. officials announced Thursday.
The move comes after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved drugmaker Novo Nordisk's application to add
Could Intermittent Fasting Diets Raise Heart Risks?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 19, 2024
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Intermittent fasting might be bad for your heart, a new study warns.
People who restricted their eating to an 8-hour window had nearly twice the risk of heart-related death compared to folks who ate freely, results show.
This runs counter to previous research in wh...
Many Older Americans Pop Daily Aspirin, Even Though It's No Longer Recommended: Poll
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 8, 2024
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Lots of seniors are regularly taking low-dose aspirin in hopes of preventing heart attacks and strokes, even though updated guidelines often advise against it.
About one in four older adults take aspirin at least three times a week, according to results from the Universi...
Even a Little Daily Exercise Cuts Your Stroke Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 7, 2024
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Even a little physical activity can cut a person's stroke risk compared to being a complete couch potato, a new review shows.
Folks whose physical activity levels fell short of recommended guidelines still had a lower risk of stroke than those who got no exercise, resear...