Tag Archives: Stroke

Forget 10,000 steps: Walking by this technique can reduce the risk of heart attacks, heart failure, and stroke |

Forget 10,000 steps: Walking by this technique can reduce the risk of heart attacks, heart failure, and stroke |

A recent study reveals that individuals with high blood pressure can significantly lower their risk of cardiovascular events by walking, even below 10,000 steps daily. Researchers found that every 1,000 steps beyond 2,300 reduced the risk of heart issues by 17%, with benefits increasing up to 10,000 steps. High blood pressure, aka hypertension, is known to increase the risk of …

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Neurologist issues warning about popular post-exercise practice: ‘It could trigger a stroke’

Neurologist issues warning about popular post-exercise practice: ‘It could trigger a stroke’

A leading neurologist has issued an urgent warning over using a massage gun to relieve neck tension as this could trigger a potentially life-threatening stroke.  Dr Baibing Chen, from the University of Michigan shared the warning with his 163,000 Instagram followers, stating that this is one of three common activities he would never do to protect his brain health.  In …

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I’m one of the increasing number of young people to have a stroke and was paralyzed at 19… how I made a comeback

I’m one of the increasing number of young people to have a stroke and was paralyzed at 19… how I made a comeback

Sophia Gedgaudas was just 19 years old when she suffered a life-changing stroke and was given a 15 percent chance of survival.  In 2019, Gedgaudas had moved from Kenosha, Wisconsin, to San Francisco to become a pilot with dreams of also joining an NFL team as a cheerleader. However, on February 5, two days after the Super Bowl, Gedgaudas and her family …

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Common Sweetener Could Damage Critical Brain Barrier, Risking Stroke : ScienceAlert

Common Sweetener Could Damage Critical Brain Barrier, Risking Stroke : ScienceAlert

Found in everything from protein bars to energy drinks, erythritol has long been considered a safe alternative to sugar. But new research suggests this widely used sweetener may be quietly undermining one of the body’s most crucial protective barriers – with potentially serious consequences for heart health and stroke risk. A recent study from the University of Colorado suggests erythritol …

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Artificial Sweeteners Side Effects: Popular artificial sweetener linked to brain cell damage and stroke risk; Natural sweeteners to use as sugar substitutes |

Artificial Sweeteners Side Effects: Popular artificial sweetener linked to brain cell damage and stroke risk; Natural sweeteners to use as sugar substitutes |

Can you keep up with your sweet treat indulgences while keeping the guilt at bay? Turns out, with artificial sweeteners, you can. But what if that very solution becomes a rather bigger problem in the long run?Artificial sweeteners promised sweetness without the guilt. However, new research is now raising serious questions.A recent study from the University of Colorado Boulder has …

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Harvard study reveals 17 threats to brain health that quietly boost your risk of stroke and dementia |

Harvard study reveals 17 threats to brain health that quietly boost your risk of stroke and dementia |

Harvard study reveals 17 threats to brain health that quietly boost your risk of stroke and dementia Most brain disorders look sudden, but they build for years. A new review from Harvard-affiliated Mass General Brigham pinpoints 17 modifiable factors that turn up again and again in stroke, dementia, and late-life depression. Tackle even one, and you trim risk for all …

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Popular sugar substitute linked to brain cell damage and stroke risk

Popular sugar substitute linked to brain cell damage and stroke risk

From low-carb ice cream to keto protein bars to “sugar-free” soda, the decades-old sweetener erythritol is everywhere. But new University of Colorado Boulder research shows the popular sugar substitute and specialty food additive comes with serious downsides, impacting brain cells in numerous ways that can boost risk of stroke. The study was published in the Journal of Applied Physiology. “Our …

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Popular Sugar Substitute Marketed to Diabetics Linked to Stroke, Heart Attack, Brain Cell Damage

Popular Sugar Substitute Marketed to Diabetics Linked to Stroke, Heart Attack, Brain Cell Damage

A widely-used sugar substitute found in products marketed to people with diabetes may involve more risks than rewards. In a new study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder found that erythritol — an organic compound used for so-called “stevia” products sold by the brands Wholesome, Truvia, and Splenda — can harm brain cells …

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