The main cause of ischemic strokes, which account for 87 percent of all strokes, is atherosclerosis. These fatty deposits, ...

The most common risk factors for stroke include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, obesity, and ...

People who followed the MIND diet -- a combination of the Mediterranean diet and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet -- were less likely to develop Alzheimer's ...

A stroke, also known as a brain attack, causes brain damage when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. Representative Photo ...

Cary Medical Center created the Siruno Stroke Prevention Program to help community members develop and maintain healthy ...

The MIND diet, developed to combine the neuroprotective elements of the Mediterranean and DASH diets, has demonstrated strong ...

The 8 major stroke prevention Many of the AHA’s updated recommendations are centered around Life’s Essential 8, a set of lifestyle habits proven to reduce the risk of stroke and heart disease ...

"It's alarming to see that more young people are having strokes," Dr. Chintan Rupareliya in New Orleans said. Here's how to ...

According to the World Stroke Organization, having overweight or obesity increases your risk of stroke by 22% or 64%, respectively. Advertisement Switching to diet soda or other artificially ...

May is Stroke Prevention Month, and Walk With a Doc, a free weekly walk on Sundays in Cottonwood Creek Park with Dr. Larry Cohen, will hold a special series, “Take a Step Toward Stroke Awareness ...