ALZHEIMER’S disease is one of the biggest health threats of our time – with one person developing dementia every three seconds. Around 50 million people are living with the condition ...

Strokes are the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States, and the leading cause of disability — but up to 80% of them are preventable. That’s according to the American Stroke Association (ASA ...

Eating a plant-based diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and nuts and low in animal fats, dairy, and sweets can reduce the risk for stroke by up to 18% compared with a less healthy dietary pattern, a new ...

For the first time in a decade, the American Heart Association (AHA) is updating its guidance to help people from ever having a stroke. Simply put, the AHA says, “preventing a first stroke may be ...

A cerebrovascular accident (CVA), also known as a stroke, is a serious condition that occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted, which can result in permanent brain damage or even ...

Too much sodium can raise blood pressure, a major risk factor of stroke. To reduce intake, limit ultra-processed foods and cook from home more often. Other ways to lower stroke risk include staying ...

Today, more people are surviving strokes with fewer long-lasting side effects because of fast-acting treatments – medications ...

“Low potassium in athletes can lead to muscle weakness, fatigue, and cramping,” affirmed Hultin. "It can also lead to ...

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is on track to become one of the defining public health challenges of our time. Every three seconds, ...

The new guidelines released by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology lower the threshold for ...