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Anxiety Disorders May Lead To Increased Risk Of Heart Problems In Cardiovascular Patients

By Steven Marsh • Jul 22nd, 2010 • Category: Anxiety, Blood pressure, Health News, Health Resources News, Heart health, Stroke

Cardiovascular disease patients who suffer from anxiety disorders may be linked to an increased risk of developing severe hearth problems, according to a study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry.

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Increased Breast Cancer Risk Found In Post-Menopausal Women

By Donna Parker • Jul 5th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Hormone balance, Memory problems, Menopausal symptoms, Stroke

Women who have already entered menopause and are taking hormone supplements may be at a higher risk of developing breast cancer, according to a study published in Menopause: The Journal of The North American Menopause Society. Using breast cancer tumors in an animal model, a team of researchers observed how commonly used estrogens and progestins affected the body.

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Increased Salt Intake May Be Caused By Genetic Variation

By Donna Parker • Jun 18th, 2010 • Category: Blood pressure, Health News, Health Resources News, Poor diet, Stroke

The amount of salt a person consumes may be determined by genetics, according to a study published in Physiology and Behavior.

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Vitamin B3 May Act As An Alternative Treatment For Stroke Patients

By Donna Parker • Jun 17th, 2010 • Category: Health Articles, Health News, Stroke, Thursday Edition

Individuals who experience a stroke may want to begin taking the nutritional supplement, vitamin B3, as a new study suggests that it could be an effective treatment to improve neurological function. According to researchers from the Henry Ford Hospital, when rats that experienced an ischemic stroke were given vitamin B3, their brains began to grow new blood vessels and sprouted nerve cells, which greatly improved their neurological performance.

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Dark Chocolate Consumption May Lower Brain Injury Risk In Stroke Patients

By Donna Parker • Jun 2nd, 2010 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Stroke

Consuming dark chocolate may prevent stroke-related brain injuries, according to a study published in the Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism.

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Vitamin A Deficiency May Lead To Lung Problems In Infants

By Donna Parker • May 14th, 2010 • Category: Clogged arteries, General health, Health News, Health Resources News, Memory problems, Stroke

A new study has found a connection between vitamin A intake and the lung function of newborns, according to findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Study Finds Red Wine May Protect The Brain From Stroke Damage

By Donna Parker • Apr 21st, 2010 • Category: Health News, Stroke

People who consume red wine on a regular basis may be unknowingly protecting their brain in the event that they suffer a stroke.

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Hyperthyroidism Linked To Increased Risk Of Stroke

By Donna Parker • Apr 5th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Stroke

Young adults who suffer from hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, might consider taking extra precautions in their overall wellbeing as a study suggests they may be more susceptible to suffering a stroke.

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Could Ocular Shingles Increase the Risk of a Stroke?

By Donna Parker • Mar 4th, 2010 • Category: Health Articles, Health News, Stroke

It may be a good idea for individuals who suffer from ocular shingles to adopt an alkaline diet, which is rich with fruits, vegetables and whole grains, as a new study suggests that they may be at a higher risk to suffer from a stroke.

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Could Ocular Shingles Increase the Risk of a Stroke?

By Donna Parker • Mar 4th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Stroke

It may be a good idea for individuals who suffer from ocular shingles to adopt an alkaline diet, which is rich with fruits, vegetables and whole grains, as a new study suggests that they may be at a higher risk to suffer from a stroke.

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Mixing Medications Could Leave Greater Risk of Stroke, Heart Attack

By Donna Parker • Feb 25th, 2010 • Category: Health Articles, Health News, Stroke, Thursday Edition

A new study suggests that those taking Celebrex® for arthritis may be increasing their risk for a heart attack or stroke. According to researchers from the University of Michigan, adults who take an aspirin to prevent heart complications in addition to Celebrex® for joint pain are counteracting their medications.

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Study: Chocolate may help prevent stroke

By Donna Parker • Feb 12th, 2010 • Category: Health Articles, Health News, Health Resources News, Stroke

Those who give chocolate as a gift this Valentine’s Day may be surprised to learn that the sweet treat has taken on a whole new dimension, according to the latest research from McMaster University. The recently released study indicates that chocolate may help lower an individual’s risk of stroke.

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Do New Immigrants Have a Lesser Chance of Suffering an Early Stroke?

By Donna Parker • Feb 3rd, 2010 • Category: Health News, Stroke

Although eating an alkaline diet rich with fruits, vegetables and whole grains may prevent medical problems such as a stroke, a new study is suggesting that some individuals may be less prone to suffering the problem earlier in life.

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Vitamin E May Prevent Brain Damage in Stroke Victims

By Donna Parker • Jan 11th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Stroke

A new study suggests that the nutritional supplement vitamin E can protect a patient’s brain after they suffer a stroke.

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Vitamin E May Prevent Brain Damage in Stroke Victims

By Donna Parker • Jan 11th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Stroke

A new study suggests that the nutritional supplement vitamin E can protect a patient’s brain after they suffer a stroke.

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