Stroke: Types, Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Eight years ago, at the age of 53, Jeff Miller woke up, got out of bed and fell to the floor. Although he was having trouble seeing, he managed to get down the stairs to the first floor of his ...
This simple morning habit can lower stroke risk
Flossing at least once a week can significantly lower the risk of various types of stroke, including ischemic stroke, ...
This good hygiene habit could lower your risk of a stroke — but only a third of Americans do it
Mind your hygiene! About 795,000 Americans will have a stroke this year — new research suggests that a common, healthy habit ...
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Blood test may detect stroke type before hospital arrival, allowing faster treatment
People with brain bleeds had nearly 7 times higher blood levels of a specific brain protein, called glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), than those who had strokes caused by clots in a study ...
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Flossing may reduce risk for stroke and irregular heart rhythm
Flossing regularly may lower the risk of some strokes as well as a type of irregular heart rhythm that can increase stroke ...
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Prehospital blood test can rapidly differentiate stroke types
Glial fibrillary acidic protein concentrations were strongly elevated in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage versus ischemic stroke and stroke mimics.
The key bathroom habit that could slash risk of stroke by 44%, study finds
WE all know brushing twice a day is key to keeping those pearly whites sparkling. But new research suggests there’s another ...
Rapid blood test can hasten treatment for stroke patients with brain bleeding
A rapid blood test could speed treatment for people who have suffered a stroke related to brain bleeding, a new study says.