Lynn Faulds, 72, an ex-BBC Watchdog presenter, made a career out of campaigning for the rights of the people and asked the hard hitting questions […]
One in five patients suffer from anxiety after stroke, study suggests
A team of researchers, led by the University of York, reviewed almost a hundred global studies involving 22,262 survivors of […]
Toy building boosts woodworker’s stroke recovery
Gary Lucas delights in making intricate wooden decorative pieces in his tidy workshop. He’s particularly talented with his electric scroll […]
Increased exercise over the age of 60 reduces risk of heart disease and stroke
People over the age of 60 should do more exercise not less in order to prevent heart disease and stroke, […]
Brain scans reveal benefits of a cardio workout for stroke survivors
A world-first Australian study funded by the Heart Foundation is using brain imaging to understand how exercise can repair brain […]
Advanced MRI brain scan may help predict stroke-related dementia
An advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) brain scan analysis in patients with stroke-related, small vessel disease helped predict problems with […]
Eating nuts linked with lower risk of fatal heart attack and stroke
Eating nuts at least twice a week is associated with a 17% lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease, according […]
Association for diabetes, stroke risk varies by age, race, sex
(HealthDay)—The magnitude of the association of diabetes with stroke risk varies by age, race, and sex, according to a study […]
Aerobic exercise programs may improve endurance, walking after stroke
Stroke survivors who completed group-based aerobic exercise programs similar in design and duration to cardiac rehabilitation programs significantly improved their […]
More evidence fried food ups heart disease, stroke risk
(HealthDay)—Check out the menus at any county fair—corn dogs, fried Oreos, even fried butter—and you’ll quickly see that Americans love […]