Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Long sleep duration, long midday napping and poor sleep quality were independently and jointly associated with a higher risk of stroke. Midday napping is a common practice in China and while evidence from previous studies have implied an...
Low -Frequency Electromagnetic Field Improves Post Stroke Rehabilitation
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that extremely low-frequency electromagnetic field, through the production of nitric oxide can help regulate inflammation and oxidative stress levels to improve recovery of brain injury following stroke. Stroke is a...
Egg Consumption Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This prospective cohort study of the general Chinese population demonstrated a significantly inverse association of egg consumption (up to <1 egg/day) with CVD, ischemic heart disease, hemorrhagic stroke, ischemic stroke, as well as...
Study Highlights How Lifestyle Decreases Stroke Risk in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research shows that a low-risk lifestyle can substantially reduce the risk of stroke, especially cerebral infarction. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in Americans, with 795,000 strokes expected to occur in 2010, causing...
Lower Incidence of Stroke Shown With White Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A ten-year population study finds that white fruits and vegetables are inversely associated with the incidence of stroke. In the United States someone has a stroke every 40 seconds and someone dies of a stroke every 4 minutes, making it...
DHA and Fish Oil Shown to Improve the Brain After Stroke
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A combination of Omega-3 fish oils and DHA significantly improved brain tissue recovery by increasing blood vessel and nerve tissue growth and spatial memory following induced ischemic stroke in a mouse model. Stroke is the fifth...
Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Acids for Treatment of Stroke
Written by Joyce Smith, Staff Writer. Supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids significantly increased brain ratio of n-3 to n-6 fatty acids, improved brain repair and protected against long-term brain injury. Stroke is a devastating neurological...
Ginkgo Biloba Extract Improves Stroke Consequences
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Participants who supplemented with Ginkgo biloba extract for six months had significant improvements in cognitive and neurological functioning after acute ischemic stroke. Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability and mortality...
Insomnia Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Meta-analysis of cohort studies finds that insomnia is positively correlated with risk of heart attack and stroke. Previous studies have found that insomnia may contribute to metabolic syndrome 1, elevated inflammatory markers 2, depression...
Magnesium and Potassium Found to Influence Stroke Risk
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In two studies with over 180,000 female registered nurses, those with the highest magnesium had a 19% reduced risk of stroke, compared to the lowest users. Those with the highest magnesium and potassium intake had a 28% reduced risk...
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