Cardiovascular risk: sugary drinks are more harmful than sweets
Consuming sugary drinks increases the risk of stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation, according to a Swedish study. According to ...
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Stroke, heart attack: irregular sleep increases the risk by 26%
Going to bed at irregular times increases the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes, even if ...
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Stroke: the gut and the brain are linked
A drug already used to reduce long-term cognitive impairment after a stroke was found to be even more effective when ...
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Stroke: watch out for “beauty salon syndrome”!
If having your hair shampooed at the hairdresser is relaxing, it also represents a danger to your health, because a ...
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Serious stroke: what are the risk factors?
Researchers have identified the 3 risk factors most involved in the occurrence of serious strokes. THE ESSENTIAL High blood pressure, ...
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Stroke: a new contrast agent is able to detect the smallest clots
Researchers from the University of Caen Normandy have developed a new contrast agent. It makes it possible to identify tiny ...
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The level of disability after a stroke also depends on the person’s weight
Japanese researchers recently found that being slightly overweight could limit the risk of disability after a stroke. THE ESSENTIAL Cerebrovascular ...
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Stroke: high temperatures, even short-term, increase risks in young people
Short-term exposure to high temperatures increases the risk of having a stroke, especially in women and young adults. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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World Stroke Day: one every 4 minutes in France, how to spot and prevent it
On the occasion of World Stroke Day this Tuesday, October 29, various recommendations are issued to identify the signs of ...
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Atrial fibrillation: 4 out of 5 French people are unaware of this stroke risk factor
On the occasion of World Stroke Day, October 29, a survey reveals that the French have poor knowledge of atrial ...
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Stroke: new recommendations from the American Stroke Association
Screening, changing habits to adopt a healthier lifestyle and reduce inequalities are essential keys to reducing the risk of stroke, ...
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Early stroke: your blood type could increase the risk
People with blood type A and a higher genetic propensity for venous thrombosis are more likely to have a stroke ...
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Heart attack, stroke: Covid-19 doubles long-term risks
Having had Covid-19 increases the risk of having a heart attack or stroke up to 3 years after diagnosis, and ...
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Sodas, fruit juices, coffee: a risky cocktail for our brain?
Regular consumption of soda, fruit juice or coffee is associated with an increased risk of stroke, according to a new ...
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Stroke: These 3 avoidable risk factors have been causing cases to rise worldwide over the past 30 years
Over the past thirty years, the number of strokes has increased sharply, due in particular to three main avoidable risk ...
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Are you satisfied with your life? Are you less likely to have a heart attack or stroke?
People who are happy with their lives or have a sense of well-being are less likely to develop cardiovascular disease. ...
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Stroke: what are the consequences on sleep?
Stroke victims may be more likely to sleep too much or too little than people who have not previously suffered ...
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Atrial fibrillation: a heart rhythm disorder much more common than previously thought
In the United States, atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm disorder, is more common than previously estimated. The condition increases the ...
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Atrial fibrillation: a portable heart monitor improves diagnosis
Researchers have found that wearable heart monitors improve the diagnosis of irregular heart rhythms, called atrial or atrial fibrillation. THE ...
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Endometriosis: The disease linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke
Women who have endometriosis face a higher risk of serious heart problems such as heart attack or stroke. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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A simple blood test to predict stroke risk?
A blood test that reveals brain health was able to predict stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation, a study ...
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Ischemic stroke: blood sugar at the time of the stroke impacts the prognosis of victims
Higher glucose levels worsen the prognosis of patients with ischemic stroke. THE ESSENTIAL In France, stroke is the leading cause ...
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Stroke: Short, intense exercises are more effective than regular, moderate ones
Short, high-intensity interval training sessions can improve cardiorespiratory fitness in patients six months or more after a stroke. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Stroke: Daily household activities are not enough to protect you
Housework, gardening or DIY have no protective effect on stroke. However, exercising in your free time and using active modes ...
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Stroke: Higher systolic blood pressure over time increases risk
Adults with higher systolic blood pressure over several years are more likely to have stroke, ischemic stroke, and intracerebral hemorrhage. ...
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Difficulty concentrating in adolescence increases stroke risk
Having difficulty concentrating or learning as a teenager increases the risk of having a stroke before age 50. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Stroke: Chronic loneliness increases the risks for seniors
Chronic loneliness may significantly increase the risk of stroke in older adults, a new study finds. THE ESSENTIAL A new ...
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Stroke, heart attack: is xylitol, a sugar substitute, the cause?
A new study links xylitol, a sugar substitute, to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. THE ESSENTIAL Xylitol ...
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Stroke, heart attack: before age 50, obesity can increase your risk by up to 60%
People under 50 have an increased risk of heart attack or stroke if they have been obese for a decade. ...
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Stroke: 7 differences between women and men
Experts have revealed that the risk factors and symptoms of a stroke are different depending on gender. THE ESSENTIAL Risk ...
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