Tag Archives: Stroke

Chocolate lowers Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Risk

Posted on May 15, 2010 by wngai

The largest observational study indicated that individuals who ate the most chocolate – around 7.5 g per day or 1 small square of a 100-g bar– had a 39% lower risk of myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke than individuals who … Continue reading →

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Folate and Vitamin B6 Lower Cardiovascular Risk

Posted on May 9, 2010 by wngai

According to a study published in the April 15 online version of Stroke, dietary intakes of folate and vitamin B6 reduce the risk of mortality from stroke and any cardiovascular disease in women and reduce the risk of heart failure … Continue reading →

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How to Prevent Stroke in Women?…Walking

Posted on April 25, 2010 by wngai

If you are a woman and will like to reduce your risk of stroke, you might like to walk at least 2 hours a week, especially at a brisk pace. According the long-term follow-up of the Women’s Health Study (WHS) … Continue reading →

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Chocolate linked to lower stroke and stroke mortality risk

Posted on February 21, 2010 by wngai

Good news for chocolate lovers: a review from researchers suggests higher chocolate consumption may be associated with a lower risk of stroke and stroke-related mortality. The researchers reviewed the results of 2 cohort studies and found that individuals who consumed … Continue reading →

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Rosuvastatin approved for reducing cerebral/cardiovascular events in LDL normal individuals

Posted on February 17, 2010 by wngai

FDA has approved to expand the label of rousuvastatin (Crestor, Astra Zeneca).  The new label allowed rousuvastatin to be used to reduce the risk of stroke, MI and revascularization procedures in individuals who have normal LDL levels and no coronary … Continue reading →

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Obesity increase risk of ischemic-stroke

Posted on February 17, 2010 by wngai

Previous study, Northern Manhattan Cohort Study, has shown that an elevated waist circumference increased the risk of MI and vascular death.  However, a new study published in the January 21, 2010 issue of Stroke indicated that obesity is also a … Continue reading →

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