Researchers at INSERM in Bordeaux, France, studied whether high olive oil consumption, and high oleic acid blood levels (an indirect biological marker of olive oil), are associated with a lower incidence of stroke in older people. Continue reading Olive oil and the risk of stroke
Category Archives: Stroke
The value of nutritional supplements in older adults
We commonly take them, but studies show mixed results regarding their health benefits, according to researchers at Duke University Medical Center, in Durham, North Carolina. Continue reading The value of nutritional supplements in older adults
Vitamin E and the risk of stroke
Researchers at Harvard Medical School, in Boston, reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Vitamin E and the risk of stroke
Effects of chocolate on blood pressure and heart disease
Researchers at the German Institute of Human Nutrition, in Nuthetal, tell us chocolate appears to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Continue reading Effects of chocolate on blood pressure and heart disease
Inspriatory muscle training in patients following stroke
Researchers at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, in Brazil, evaluated the effectiveness of inspiratory muscular training on strength, resistance, functional performance, and quality of life among chronic stroke survivors. Continue reading Inspriatory muscle training in patients following stroke
Water exercises following stroke
Researchers in Germany reviewed the effects of water-based exercises on disability after stroke. Continue reading Water exercises following stroke
Latest report on coffee and the risk of stroke
Coffee consumption has been inconsistently associated with stroke incidence and mortality.
Researchers in Sweden and Finland investigated the association between coffee consumption and stroke incidence in women. Continue reading Latest report on coffee and the risk of stroke
Benefits of treadmill exercise after stroke
People who walk on a treadmill, even years after stroke, can improve their health and mobility.
The authors say it’s due to “rewiring” their brains. Continue reading Benefits of treadmill exercise after stroke
Are happy people at lower risk of heart disease?
Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center, in New York City examined the association between positive affect and cardiovascular events. Continue reading Are happy people at lower risk of heart disease?
Stroke as an opportunity for the chiropractic profession
Dr. Donald Murphy is Clinical Director of the Rhode Island Spine Center and a member of the Clinical Faculty at Brown University School of Medicine and the Postgraduate Faculty of 4 chiropractic schools.
Here’s his perspective on cervical manipulation, stroke, and what does it mean for the chiropractic profession. Continue reading Stroke as an opportunity for the chiropractic profession
The risk of taking a calcium supplement without taking vitamin D
Researchers in the US, UK, and Australia reviewed the evidence and tell us that taking calcium supplements without also taking vitamin D is associated with an increased risk of heart attack. Continue reading The risk of taking a calcium supplement without taking vitamin D
Calcium supplements and the risk of cardiovascular events
Researchers from Australia, New Zealand, and the US collaborated to review the evidence.
Their findings suggest you might be better off getting your calcium from dietary sources. Continue reading Calcium supplements and the risk of cardiovascular events
Stroke as a public health opportunity for chiropractic
Dr. Donald Murphy (photo) is Clinical Director of the Rhode Island Spine Center. He’s also on the clinical faculty at Brown University School of Medicine and the postgraduate faculty of 4 chiropractic schools.
Here’s his perspective on cervical manipulation, the risk of stroke, and what it means for the chiropractic profession. Continue reading Stroke as a public health opportunity for chiropractic
Acupuncture for rehabilitation after stroke
Researchers from Canada and the UK reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Acupuncture for rehabilitation after stroke
Effects of retirement on chronic disease
An international group of researchers looked for changes in the risk of chronic diseases, depressive symptoms, and fatigue. Continue reading Effects of retirement on chronic disease
Hospitalizations due to smoking marijuana
Researchers at Universite de Toulouse, in France, assessed cannabis-related adverse events leading to hospitalization, and the corresponding annual risk. Continue reading Hospitalizations due to smoking marijuana
Benefits of a whole grain-enriched diet on cardiovascular risk
Researchers at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, in Hershey, studied the response to including whole-grain foods in a hypocaloric (reduced by 500 kcal/day) diet. Continue reading Benefits of a whole grain-enriched diet on cardiovascular risk
Vitamin D and depression in people with cardiovascular disease
Depression is associated with cardiovascular disease.
Researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center, in Murray, Utah, looked for an association between vitamin D deficiency and depression in these patients. Continue reading Vitamin D and depression in people with cardiovascular disease
Interaction between Shengmai-yin and warfarin
Shengmai-yin (Sheng Mai Yin Pian) is a concentrated Chinese herbal medicine used to “treat a deficiency of vital energy and Yin, palpitation and shortness of breath, faint pulse, and spontaneous perspiration,” according to ActiveHerb.com.
Researchers at Zhejiang University, in Hangzhou, China report a patient who appeared to suffer from an interaction with warfarin (Coumadin). Continue reading Interaction between Shengmai-yin and warfarin
Music therapy to treat acquired brain injury
Acquired brain injury is caused by stroke, an aneurysm, or an infection and may result in problems with movement, language, sensation, thinking, or emotion.
In this Cochrane Review, researchers in the US and UK evaluated the efficacy of music therapy as an option for rehabilitation. Continue reading Music therapy to treat acquired brain injury