Stroke Risk

I'm Going to Run 26 Miles, 385 Yards for My Father

Dylan Armajani | Posted 04.27.2012

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It's official. I'm running my first marathon this year: the ING NYC Marathon 2012. Up until three weeks ago, I had never run more than a 5K. So how did I get here?

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The Link Between Silent Stroke And Sleep Apnea

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 05.16.2012

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The news that sleep apnea is a risk factor for stroke isn't new. We've known for some time that sleep apnea is associated with elevated risk of stroke. But this new research shows just how common sleep apnea is among stroke sufferers.

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Erratic Heart Rhythms May Explain Mysterious Strokes: Study

HuffingtonPost.com | Catherine Pearson | Posted 02.02.2012

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Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke -- a sudden disruption in the brain's blood supply that is one of the leading causes of de...

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Childhood Abuse May Increase Risk For Heart Attack, Stroke

HuffingtonPost.com | Catherine Pearson | Posted 11.13.2011

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Girls who experience severe sexual and physical abuse may have a higher risk of heart attack, heart disease and stroke, according to a recent study th...

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Blood Pressure Just Slightly High? It Could Still Up Stroke Risk

HuffingtonPost.com | Catherine Pearson | Posted 11.28.2011

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Having blood pressure that is just slightly higher than normal could still spell trouble in terms of stroke risk, according to a comprehensive scienti...

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Depression Increases Stroke Risk In Women, New Research Suggests

HuffingtonPost.com | Catherine Pearson | Posted 10.11.2011

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Depression does more than take a mental toll on people, leading to possible physical complications such as obesity and cardiovascular disease. Now, ne...

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7 Ways To Prevent One Of America's Top Killers

Richard C. Senelick, M.D. | Posted 09.01.2011

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Most people don't see a stroke on their radar screen. A quick look at some statistics should change your mind.

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6 Ways To Reduce Your Stroke Risk

Dr. Daniel Seidman | Posted 07.31.2011

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Dr. Williams' book also offers life-saving practical tips on stroke prevention. Here are just a few of the stroke prevention strategies.

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Coffee, Sex, Nose Blowing Could Raise Stroke Risk

Health.com | Matt McMillen | Posted 07.05.2011

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Having sex, drinking coffee, working out -- these and other everyday activities that cause blood pressure to spike may briefly raise the risk of a...

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Could You Be At Risk For Stroke?

Joanna Dolgoff, M.D. | Posted 05.25.2011

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Strokes, while common, are also preventable. Risk factors for stroke are closely related to obesity.

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How to Protect Yourself From A Stroke At Any Age

Kristin Kirkpatrick, M.S., R.D., L.D. | Posted 05.25.2011

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Like many young Americans, I thought strokes were something that only affected older people. The measures that helped to prevent it rarely crossed my mind. But then, one October morning, I had a stroke.

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More Evidence That Swings In Blood Pressure Raise Stroke Risk On Yahoo! Health

health.yahoo.com | Posted 11.17.2011

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Following on recent, similar research, a large five-year study points to fluctuations in blood pressure over time as a key indicator of stroke risk....

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At Risk For Stroke? Cognitive Problems Could Follow, Study Says

HuffingtonPost.com | Catherine Pearson | Posted 01.07.2012

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Having high blood pressure may up your risk of cognitive decline, according to a new study from the National Institute of Health, which shows simply h...

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