Air pollution was fingered for the first time as a major contributor to death and disability caused by stroke, especially in developing nations, in a health review published Friday. Air pollution, both inside from cooking…
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Eating more potassium-rich foods may reduce risk of stroke in women
Older women who eat foods with higher amounts of potassium may be at a lower risk of stroke and death than women who consume less potassium-rich foods. In a recent study published in the journal…
A high protein diet is harmful to your health
It has been said that a high protein diet is good for those aspiring to lose weight and build muscle which is quite true. You can eat all the bacon, cheese, steaks but be sure…
Stroke affecting ever younger people
Ever younger people are suffering strokes, according to two studies published on Thursday that warned death, disability and illness from strokes could double by 2030, partly due to unhealthy lifestyles. There had been a 25…
Tomatoes can lower stroke risk: study
Eating tomatoes can dramatically reduce the risk of having a stroke, according to a new study out on Monday that provided more support for diets rich in fruits and vegetables. The key factor appears to…
Fried food raises stroke risk in older women
WASHINGTON, March 1, 2012 (AFP) – Older women who eat high amounts of the kind of fat found in fried foods and baked goods face a greater risk of stroke than women who eat lower…