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Posted on May 8, 2013, 6 a.m. in Bone and Dental Stroke

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

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Posted on May 7, 2013, 6 a.m. in Diabetes Brain and Mental Performance Cardio-Vascular Stroke

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

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Posted on March 11, 2013, 6 a.m. in Diet Cardio-Vascular Stroke
Olive Oil & Nuts Help to Reduce Heart Attack, Stroke Risks

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.

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Posted on Feb. 6, 2013, 6 a.m. in Sleep Cardio-Vascular Stroke

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.

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Posted on Feb. 5, 2013, 6 a.m. in Diet Cardio-Vascular Stroke
Sunny Side Up

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.

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Posted on Nov. 7, 2012, 6 a.m. in Demographics Stroke

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

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Posted on Nov. 5, 2012, 6 a.m. in Men's Health Functional Foods Stroke
Tomato Compounds May Lower Stroke Risk

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

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Posted on Aug. 28, 2012, 6 a.m. in Cardio-Vascular Lifestyle Stroke

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

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Posted on Aug. 10, 2012, 6 a.m. in Vitamins Cancer Cardio-Vascular Dietary Supplementation Stroke
Raising Vitamin C RDA May Reduce Aging-Related Diseases

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.

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Posted on May 4, 2012, 6 a.m. in Mental Health Cardio-Vascular Diabetes Stroke
Mental Well-Being Intertwined with Physical Health

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

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ANTI-AGING TIP OF THE DAY

Tip #177 - Easy Does It
An easy-going personality may help to forestall cognitive decline as we age. Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet (Sweden) studied 506 older Swedes and found that those men and women who were socially outgoing and not easily distressed by circumstances were 49% less likely to develop dementia over time, as compared to those who were extroverted and neurotic. In addition, a calm personality was also associated with a 49% reduced dementia risk in those who were not socially active compared with those who were stay-at-homes but prone to distress.
Generally speaking, people with relaxed personalities tend to have a more stable mood and are better able to handle stressful situations with little anxiety. Try to take challenging situations in stride.
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