Researchers have just calculated globally what the chances are of having a stroke and the results were shocking.
Heart Attacks and Strokes
Redefining high blood pressure – will that help?
The US recently changed its definition of high blood pressure, but a study shows that lowering the threshold for hypertension if you are not already at high risk, doesn’t reduce heart attacks or strokes.
Is there a link between red meat and heart disease?
Recent research shows that when it comes to the risk of heart disease and people who eat a diet high in red meat have triple the levels of a blood chemical linked to heart disease.
Heart Disease: How to assess your risk
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and according to research in the US, there is a no-cost method to assess your risk of heart disease.
Drilling down on alcohol and heart disease
Researchers look at the association between different levels of alcohol consumption and different types of heart events.
Is yo-yo dieting a heart risk?
Yo-yo dieting has been linked to a higher risk of heart problems.
From the head to the heart
A study finds an association between the brain region involved with stress responses and incidence of cardiovascular events.
Would more rehab after stroke be beneficial?
Researchers investigated whether adding more rehabilitation can improve activity in people with stroke and, if so, what amount is beneficial. These are the results.
Is saturated fat bad for the heart?
Researchers investigate the association between individual saturated fatty acids like lauric, myristic, palmitic and stearic acids and the risk of coronary heart disease.
Can text messages be good for you?
Researchers evaluated the effectiveness of a text message-based intervention to encourage lifestyle change on heart risk factors in people with coronary heart disease.
