Heart health is a huge problem in the UK, with cardiovascular disease accounting for around a quarter of all deaths every year. And globally it is the leading cause of …
If you feel consistently lonely, you certainly aren’t the only one. Last year, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy declared a loneliness epidemic in the United States because of …
Quick thinking saved the life of Melissa Wing, a 29-year-old grad student in Victoria, B.C. She credits her knowledge of stroke symptoms for her swift action. In July 2023, while chatting with friends …
Diet is a key factor in our overall health and wellbeing with certain foods known to be worse for us or better for us than others. Eating too much of …
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a potentially deadly condition that affects around a third of all Brits. It means that the heart has to work harder to pump blood …
Ultra-processed foods, like pop, hot dogs and candies, have been linked to a higher risk of stroke and cognitive decline, a new study says, warning about poor brain health outcomes …
Eating too much ultra-processed food such as crisps, burgers and ice cream may boost risk of memory problems and stroke, a study suggests. More than 30,000 people over the age …
When Caroline Pover attended her first Covid vaccine appointment at a hospital walk-in clinic in March, 2021 she had no idea how her life was about to change. The 49-year-old was “looking …
Scorching hot days and frigid cold spells may be contributing to an increasing number of deaths and disabilities from stroke, according to a new study. With climate change leading to …
Oftentimes, people can experience what is commonly called a “mini stroke” or “warning stroke” before experiencing a subsequent stroke. Clinically, this is known as a transient ischemic attack, or TIA. …