For every 100 mg per-day increase in magnesium in the diet, stroke risk may decline by up to 9%.

Small spots of dead brain cells may be a significant and underidentified cause of memory loss in older adults.

Blood pressure change at middle age significantly raises the risk of having a heart attack or a stroke during one’s lifetime.

A diet emphasizing vegetables, fruits, and whole grains helps to reduce stroke risk in women.

High blood pressure, smoking, and diabetes – factors for stroke – may also predict whether a person will develop memory and thinking problems later in life.

Among peoplewith type-2 diabetes, Increasing levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL or "good" cholesterol) may reduce the risks for heart attack and stroke.

“Prehypertension” – having a systolic blood pressure of 120 to 139 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure of 80 to 89 mm Hg – may be associated with a greater risk of stroke.

Harvard University (US) team reports that being depressed may increase a person’s risk of stroke and stroke death.

Apples, and other fruits with white flesh, can reduce the risk of stroke.

University of California (US) team identifies more than 70 genes involved in regenerating nerves after injury.