Almost one in five stroke survivors are diagnosed with dementia, with increased risk lasting for 20 years after stroke, ...

Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, or hypertension, which occurs when the force of blood pushing against ...

There's been a rise in young and middle-aged U.S. adults experiencing catastrophic brain bleeds. A neurologist explains the ...

New research reveals that something most of us do daily could be fueling the high rates of heart attacks and strokes.

High blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, lack of exercise, and obesity are all key risk factors for heart attack and ...

Amid all the gifts and good times, the holidays also come with a higher risk for medical emergencies, including stroke. Celebrations often include rich foods and alcohol; busier social calendars can ...

The World Stroke Organization notes that more than 12.2 million individuals experience stroke each year across the globe.

Stroke risks increase with age, most commonly striking people ages 65 and older — but the CDC says that the average age for a ...

Spanish nutritionist Pablo Ojeda has spoken out about the health benefits of a classic breakfast food - and it's not toast, ...

Stroke risk increases with age, but strokes can happen at any age. The most important thing to do is recognize the symptoms ...

The study also showed that eating too much-added sugar can increase the risk of stroke or aneurysm. However, limited ...