Routine dental cleanings and treating periodontal disease may reduce a person’s risks of ischemic stroke.

Stroke and subclinical markers of vascular disease may be predicative of those older patients with type 2 diabetes who may develop cognitive decline.

A Mediterranean-style diet – rich in olive oil, nuts, as well as fruits, vegetables, and legumes – may curtail the risks of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular-related death.

People who snore tend to have thickening or abnormalities in the carotid artery, which may be a precursor to atherosclerosis – hardening of the arteries associated with vascular diseases.

Meta-analysis involving a total of nearly half a million study subjects reports that consumption of eggs does not associate with an increased risk of heart disease or stroke.

Regional (US) stroke registry data suggests that stroke may be shifting from a disease of the elderly to a mid-life health concern.

Lycopene, an antioxidant compound that gives tomatoes their bright color, reduces the risk of stroke by up to 55%.

Meta-analysis of 34 studies indicates a significant association of shift work with myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke. 

Oregon State University (US) researchers submit that by raising the Vitamin C recommended dietary allowance (RDA), cases of heart disease, stroke, and cancer nationwide might be slashed.

People with a history of mental illness are more likely to also have a chronic health condition, such as heart disease or diabetes.