These 6 Issues Were Linked With An Increased Risk Of Stroke In One Study

Previous treatment with blood thinners could reduce the risk of a new stroke without increasing the risk of bleeding. (Image source: island.ch) DMZ – SCIENCE ¦ David Aebischer ¦ An international study conducted by the Inselspital, University Hospital of Berne, and the University of Berne shows that prior treatment with blood thinners is safe and effective in stroke patients with atrial fibrillation. The study suggests that an earlier start of tr…

These 6 Issues Were Linked With An Increased Risk Of Stroke In One Study

According to research published in the journal Neurology, there's another factor that may dramatically increase your risk for stroke—poor sleep.

Irregular Sleep-Wake Cycles May Raise Heart Attack, Stroke Risk by 26%

Sleep regularity (waking up and going to bed at the same time every day) could be more important than sleep duration in predicting heart attack and stroke. A new study found that even when individuals got enough sleep, irregular sleep patterns increased their risk of... Continue reading...