Stroke News

Worrying too much may raise stroke

High levels of a personality trait called harm avoidance - which includes excessive worrying, pessimism, fear and fatigue - is associated with a higher risk of stroke.

Magnesium lowers stroke risk

A fresh look at past research concludes that people who eat foods rich in magnesium have fewer strokes – a finding that supports current diet guidelines.

'Exercise pill' for heat stroke

Heat stroke is a life-threatening condition for which there is no treatment beyond submersion in ice water or the application of ice packs to cool the body to a normal temperature.

Doc confirms Kim had a stroke

A French neurosurgeon confirmed that Kim Jong Il had a debilitating stroke in 2008, and described secretly treating the reclusive dictator.

Blood type linked to stroke risk

People with certain blood types may be at heightened risk for stroke, a new study suggests.

Depression tied to stroke risk

Combining the results of 17 studies on depression and stroke, researchers found that people who had depression were about a third more likely to suffer a stroke.

Poverty ups stroke risk

People who live in poorer countries and in countries that spend less money on health care are more likely to suffer a fatal stroke than people who live in wealthier nations.

Stroke: SA's 3rd biggest killer

It's International Stroke Day on 29 October. Did you know that stroke is the third most common cause of death after HIV/Aids and heart disease in South Africa?

Chocolate lovers have fewer strokes

A sweet tooth isn't necessarily bad for your health - at least not when it comes to chocolate, hints a new study.

Smoking contributes to stroke

Not only are smokers twice as likely to have strokes, they are almost a decade younger than non-smokers when they have them.