Stroke

Strokes so tiny they are termed ''silent'' may be linked to memory loss in older adults.

Cooking with heart-healthy olive oil and using it for salad dressing may cut stroke risk, according to new research published online in Neurology.

People who continue to engage in moderate to intense exercise as they age may be less likely to develop the small brain lesions commonly referred to as silent strokes, new research suggests.

People who suffer strokes and then meet with therapists within just a few weeks for motivational talk-based therapy may be less prone to depression and death than patients who receive standard care, a new study suggests.

Findings from a new study suggest that being optimistic may reduce your risk of stroke.

People who have had a traumatic brain injury face a tenfold increase in the risk of having a stroke within three months, according to a new study.

Cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may help reduce the risk of recurrent strokes in young people even if they don’t have high cholesterol levels, according to new research in the journal Neurology.

Two noninvasive imaging tests may help determine which people with a narrowing of arteries in the neck will need surgery to reduce their future risk of stroke, a study suggests.

If you’ve heard that hospitals aren’t as great at treating strokes on weekends as they are on weekdays, reconsider. A new study shows that the so-called “weekend effect” doesn’t apply everywhere.

Once again, your mom was right: Don't eat too close to bedtime. A new study suggests that waiting at least an hour after dinner before going to sleep reduces your risk of stroke by about two-thirds.

Strokes in children, teens, and young adults are increasing at an alarming rate in the U.S., according to a new study.

People who have had heart attacks or certain types of heart surgery often participate in structured rehab programs that focus on improving diet, exercise and other lifestyle factors.

A new blood test shows promise for helping to detect stroke.

A healthy chocolate habit -- about two chocolate bars a week -- appears to help women reduce their risk of stroke, according to new research.

People who can cross their legs soon after a major stroke may have much better odds of a good recovery than those who cannot, a study shows.

The FDA has approved Janssen's Xarelto to prevent stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation -- with a strong black box warning.

A screening profile used to gauge a person's chances of having a stroke may have a dual purpose. It may also give doctors a simple and easy way to predict a person’s individual's odds of having future memory and thinking problems, a new study reveals.

"Mini strokes," with symptoms that last just a few minutes or hours, are well-recognized warning signs for potentially deadly larger strokes. Now new research confirms that they are associated with lower life expectancy.

Eating a diet loaded with antioxidant-rich vegetables, fruits, and whole grains may help women lower their chances of having a stroke -- even if they have a history of heart disease or stroke, a new study shows.

It can be an all too common scenario among certain stroke survivors. They can’t see or recognize anything on one side of their body. This condition often occurs after a stroke on the right side of the brain and is typically treated with a combination of physical therapy and brain re-training or mental tasks using a pen and paper or computer. This is often not enough to make a meaningful improvement. Now new research in Neurology suggests that stimulating the nerve cells in the brain with magnet therapy may aid recovery.

People who eat more foods rich in the mineral magnesium appear to reduce their odds of having a stroke, a new study shows.

A less invasive approach for clearing neck arteries of dangerous plaque works just as well as surgical treatment for most people at high risk of stroke, according to the largest comparison of the two procedures to date.

People who live in sunny places may have a lower risk of stroke, new research suggests.

A disturbing 47% of people who have had a stroke have poorly controlled high blood pressure, researchers say.

Weight loss surgery lowers heart attack and stroke risk, and the risk of death from these and other heart-related causes, in people who are obese, according to new research in the Journal of the American Medical Association.