A brisk walk is as good as an aerobics class - Brisk walking is as good for the heart as vigorous exercise, according to figures from the ongoing Nurses' Health Study. ...

Aspirin increases stroke risk in women - While small doses of aspirin may protect women from stroke, higher amounts raise the risk, suggests a large, long term study in the US. ...

Exercise for stroke prevention - Starting regular exercise during adolescence significantly reduces the risk of suffering a stroke in later life, according to researchers. ...

Stroke: Sleep too much and you increase the risk - Women who sleep too much – or too little – are much more likely to suffer a stroke. The ideal sleep pattern is seven hours sleep every night, research...

Physiotherapy of dubious benefit for stroke - Results of a recent UK study throw doubt on the benefit of physiotherapy as stroke rehabilitation.

Stroke: Hummus and isoflavones can aid recovery - Stroke victims can help their recovery by eating hummus, the Middle Eastern food made from chickpea. It’s rich in isoflavone, which can help increase...

Stroke: Magnesium supplements reduce your risk - You can reduce your risk of stroke by taking magnesium supplements, a new study has discovered. But you should be over 60 before you begin supplement...

Stroke medicine: proves fatal - Stroke victims given standard t-PA (human tissue plasminogen activator) treatment face a very high risk of suffering a brain hemorrhage, and possibly...