Sentences with phrase «of stroke risk»

These are warning signs of stroke risk.
Medical experts note that the report contains hints that the reduction of stroke risk is not entirely explained by the cholesterol - lowering effect of statins.
In fact, the «long sleepers» who spent more than 8 hours a night asleep showed the highest level of stroke risk.
These meds are prescribed for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease but not without harmful side effects such as an increase of stroke risk.
Treatment with oral anticoagulants reduces the risk of stroke and is recommended according to the number of stroke risk factors.
«Our study suggests that short height in children is a possible marker of stroke risk and suggests these children should pay extra attention to changing or treating modifiable risk factors for stroke throughout life to reduce the chances of having this disease,» said senior study author Jennifer L. Baker, Ph.D., associate professor in the Center for Clinical Research and Prevention at Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital and Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, at the University of Copenhagen, in Denmark.

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GOOGLE»S AI HELPS TO PREDICT CARDIOVASCULAR CONDITIONS BY ANALYZING EYE SCANS: Google and Verily — Google - parent Alphabet's life sciences unit — are exploring new ways that artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to identify patients» risk of suffering from a cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack or stroke, according to a newly published study by the two Alphabet subsidiaries.
Those with AFib have a four - to five - times - higher risk of stroke than those with normal heart rhythms.
Loneliness has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke and the progression of Alzheimer's.
But in some people, a condition known as atrial fibrillation can show no external symptoms while carrying a risk of blood clots, strokes and other complications.
Specifically, they had a «reduced risk of death from heart disease, stroke, diabetes, neurological diseases and suicide, although not from cancer.»
Being too sedentary increases your risk of heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, stroke, kidney stones and various cancers.
There is debate within the medical community about what an optimal blood pressure target is, especially for older people like Trump, and how aggressively medications should be used to lower blood pressure to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.
But they've been hampered by somewhat skeptical physicians who still aren't sure that the drugs are worth their price (their topline costs are around $ 14,000 per treatment course); part of the problem is that it's unclear whether or not those dramatic cholesterol reductions actually translate into broader health outcomes like a reduced risk of stroke or heart attack in heart disease patients.
The country's National Center for Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC) told users of the mobile game not to use their real names and warned them about the risks of heat stroke in the muggy Japanese summer.
New York City adopted the rule, which took effect on Tuesday, in an effort to help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Of the data that is available, however, the vast majority shows that heavy sugary - drink consumption is linked with an increased risk of diabetes, gout, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and obesitOf the data that is available, however, the vast majority shows that heavy sugary - drink consumption is linked with an increased risk of diabetes, gout, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and obesitof diabetes, gout, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and obesity.
These people are at an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and adult - onset diabetes.
In fact, the link was so strong that for every additional cup of coffee people drank, their risk of suffering heart failure or stroke went down 8 percent, compared to non-coffee drinkers.
In March, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) adopted a positive opinion to include a new indication for adults with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (myocardial infarction, stroke or peripheral arterial disease) to reduce cardiovascular risk by lowering LDL - C levels.
«Eating red meat was associated with decreased risk of heart failure and stroke in the Framingham Heart Study,» the heart association press release says.
A new study from researchers at the University of North Carolina shows that loneliness can «vastly elevate» a person's risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer, making it as dangerous to your health as a lack of physical inactivity in youth or diabetes in old age.
You know that eating trans fats can increase your risk of heart disease, weight gain, and stroke, so you're smart to stay away.
The treatment is said to potentially decrease the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Previous research has tied cocoa flavanols to a number of health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease, stroke and hypertension.
«At a stroke of a pen, what the mayor has done is risked 40,000 jobs and of course... damaged the lives of those 3.5 million Uber users,» May said in the interview, given before the start of her Conservative Party's annual conference on Sunday.
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol and excess waistline fat that is known to increase one's risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
To date, the majority of prospective studies have found no significant association between egg consumption and risk of coronary heart disease or stroke.
Xarelto and Eliquis are approved to treat patients with a type of irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation that significantly increases stroke risk, as well as to prevent blood clots following hip or knee replacement, and to treat deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
«At a stroke of a pen, what the mayor has done is risked 40,000 jobs and of course... damaged the lives of those 3.5 million Uber users.
Chronic sleep deprivation is associated with increased risk of infection, stroke, cancer, high blood pressure, heart disease and infertility.
The risk of arterial clotting can lead to stroke, and heart attack; those of venous clot can lead to a deadly pulmonary embolus, or in those with a patent (still open) foramen ovale in the heart, to a paradoxical embolus to the brain and a stroke.
A new study published in The Lancet medical journal has found a link to heightened stress and a greater risk of heart disease and stroke within three to four years.
«Too many New Yorkers are at risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke due to high sodium intake, and this saltshaker will help New Yorkers make better decisions about their diet — ultimately leading to a healthier and quite possibly a longer life.»
Research has shown that flax helps lower blood cholesterol levels and helps reduce inflammation, therefore reducing the risk of certain chronic diseases such as heart disease and stroke.
A number of studies have linked eating an apple a day to reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke and lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol.
A plant - rich diet has numerous health benefits including lower blood cholesterol, reduced risk of heart disease and stroke, lower blood pressure, and a decreased risk of type 2 diabetes.
Yellow Potatoes content of potassium is higher than many foods and can help reduce the risk of hypertension and stroke.
They lower the risk of stroke and heart attacks by reducing blood pressure, making blood platelets less likely to clot, and improving blood flow to the heart and brain.
Avocado is rich in heart - healthy monounsaturated fatty acids, meaning it helps boost skin health, reduces LDL cholesterol levels in the blood and can lower risk of heart disease and stroke.
Laugh all you want, but this is the highlight of the year for us Floridians who run the risk of heat stroke through most of Fall.
Lowering high cholesterol levels can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
The American Heart Association has warned people against too much consumption because it is known to raise the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other fatal illnesses.
or more of garlic powder every day may reduce aortic stiffness as people age, while separate studies at the State University of New York at Albany have found that people who eat garlic exhibit a lower incidence of stomach cancer, have longer blood clotting times, and lower blood lipid levels (a factor associated with reduced risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease)....
Getting enough protein in your diet will make it more likely you'll gain muscle instead of fat, and fiber is important for digestive health — as it helps prevent constipation — and may lower your risk for stroke and heart disease by reducing your cholesterol levels.
Study after study has shown that a mostly plant - based diet rich in nutrients reduces the risk of cancer, strokes, heart disease, auto - immune diseases, arthritis, diabetes and obesity just to name a few.
According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, diets rich in potassium are associated with lower risk of osteoporosis, heart disease, and stroke.
When eaten moderately, these fats can improve heart conditions and reduce the risk of stroke (along with preventing weight gain).
Elevated levels of homocysteine circulated in our blood increases our risk for heart attack and stroke.
People who eat more generous amounts of fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy diet are likely to have reduced risk of chronic diseases, including stroke, type 2 diabetes, some types of cancer, and perhaps heart disease and high blood pressure.
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