Strokes

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  New To The Treadmill? Here's How Many Minutes You Need To Walk For Weight Loss

  Start treadmill workouts with 20 to 30 minutes, four to five times weekly, focusing on intensity over duration for effective weight loss.

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  Can Low Birthweight Predict Stroke Risk? Doctor Breaks Down New Swedish Study

  Low birth weight is linked to a higher risk of stroke in early adulthood, affecting both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke types.

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  Your Birth Weight May Play A Role In Your Stroke Risk Than Your Current Adult Weight, Says New Study

  People whose birth weight was below the median of 3.5 kg had about a 21% higher risk of all stroke events combined, including both ischaemic (blocked vessel) strokes and intracerebral haemorrhagic (bleeding) strokes.

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  Feeling Bloated? This Lymphatic Massage Trend Might Help

  Lymphatic massage is widely used in medical settings, especially for conditions like lymphedema. However, when it comes to general bloating or "detox", evidence is still evolving.

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  Statins And Kidney Disease: Studies Explain The Complex Relationship

  While statins are widely known to protect the heart and prevent strokes, this specific study suggests that taking them over a long period might be linked to a higher risk of developing kidney problems.

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  New Drug Reduces Blood Pressure In Patients Where Other Medicines Failed

  Scientists have now developed a new drug called baxdrostat, which offers hope by lowering blood pressure in these tough cases where other medicines fail. This simple pill targets a key hormone in the body that causes salt and water buildup.

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  People With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Have 71% Higher Risk Of Heart Attacks, Stroke And Death: Study

  New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Scientists have found that those living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have a 71 per cent higher risk of cardiovascular events (CVEs) or death from any cause (all-cause mortality) compared with those not living with OSA.

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  American Heart Association Releases New Dietary Guidance To Improve Heart Health

  The American Heart Association (AHA) has mentioned that early and consistent adoption of healthy eating, alongside other healthy lifestyle behaviours, can help prevent up to 80% of heart disease and stroke.

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  Sub-Optimal Diets Responsible For 4 Million Ischaemic Heart Disease Deaths Globally In 2023: Study

  Suboptimal diets caused over four million ischaemic heart disease deaths worldwide in 2023, driven by low intake of whole grains and high sodium.

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  Belly Fat In Men: Why It's More Dangerous Than You Think, How You Can Reduce It

  Belly fat in men includes harmful visceral fat that raises risks of heart disease, diabetes, hormonal imbalance, and fatty liver disease.