In
older individuals stroke is very common and olive oil could be an easy and inexpensive way for helping with the prevention of stroke.
Not exact matches
Bress and the researchers analyzed data from
individuals who met SPRINT eligibility: they were of age 50 or
older, at high risk of cardiovascular disease and without a history of diabetes or
stroke.
Large amounts of sodium stored in the skin, especially in
older individuals, can lead to high blood pressure and increase the risk for heart disease and
stroke.
The authors compared the rate of heart attack or
stroke in
older patients, aged 60 and over, whose partner died to that of
individuals whose partners were still alive during the same period.
Medical records were analyzed form 7,625
individuals aged 65 and
older with no history of
stroke from 3 French cities: Montpellier, Dijon and Bordeaux.
The study suggests that new dietary recommendations ought to be issued for preventing
stroke in
individuals 65 and
older.
Stroke is one of the three major illnesses impacting
older individuals according to the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance, the national educational organization.