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 ...

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

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

Constipation doubles the risk of cardiac events like heart attack, stroke and heart failure in individuals, especially if ...

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 ...

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

Irregular sleep patterns have been linked to an increased risk of stroke and heart attack, with one expert urging people to ...

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

A large-scale Swedish study on Monday suggested that drinking sweetened drinks can significantly increase your risk of ...

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