Exercising between 8–11 am may be best for cardiovascular health
The study found that physical activity in the morning, between 8 and 11 a.m., had the greatest positive effect on a person’s risk of CVD and
Nov 22, 20224 min read
How a simple cuppa could help to reduce your risk of strokes and dementia
A warm cup of tea or coffee is a small pleasure many of us partake in each day, but now tea and coffee drinkers can take solace in the fact
Nov 17, 20222 min read
If you’ve had COVID-19, watch out for stroke symptoms
Several studies now show an elevated risk of heart problems during and after an infection with SARS-CoV-2.
Nov 7, 20224 min read
The Mediterranean diet reduces stroke risk, too
In the largest study of its type, scientists conclude that adhering to the Mediterranean diet might reduce the risk of stroke.
Oct 10, 20223 min read
Researchers learn about partnering with people with lived experience
A new learning module on InformMe helps stroke researchers understand the benefits of forming partnerships with people with lived...
Oct 4, 20222 min read
Air pollution raises our risk of a stroke and its later complications
Exceeding the World Health Organization's recommended air pollution exposure limit could substantially increase our risk of a first-time str
Oct 2, 20222 min read
New approach needed to tackle stroke prevention
Melbourne researchers have found that current primary stroke prevention measures are insufficient and fragmented and a more holistic approac
Sep 3, 20222 min read
Swapping salt for substitutes reduces risk of stroke and heart conditions – study
High blood pressure contributes to around half of all heart attacks and strokes in the UK Replacing regular salt with a salt substitute...
Sep 2, 20222 min read
Good sleepers have lower risk of heart disease and stroke
Nine in ten people do not get a good night's sleep, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2022.1 The study found that suboptimal s
Aug 29, 20223 min read
Stroke drug improves memory and repairs injured brain tissue in mice
Unlike existing treatments that focus on rehabilitation or reducing the risk of an additional stroke, the experimental drug targets the "sti
Aug 26, 20222 min read