But up to 80% of strokes may be preventable with better nutrition, exercise and identification of risk factors. The first new ...

A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, causing damage. Understanding key risk factors helps in adopting preventative measures to lower the chances. Elevated blood pressure ...

Ischemic stroke (IS) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are complex and multifactorial diseases caused by the combination of vascular risk factors, environment and genetic factors. A genetic ...

Stroke burden and the contribution of several risk factors have increased from 1990 to 2021 on the global, regional, and national level.

More than 600,000 people in the US will have their first stroke this year. The American Stroke Association wants to arm ...

Keep reading as we share a list of common factors that can increase your risk of stroke. The most significant risk factor for stroke, high blood pressure, or hypertension, damages blood vessels ...

The American Stroke Association's new guidelines emphasize identifying and managing risk factors, particularly in women, to prevent the first stroke. Key preventive measures include healthy eating ...

World Stroke Day is observed annually on October 29. This year, it falls on Tuesday. On this day, organizations worldwide take the initiative to raise awareness about stroke and conduct screenings to ...