Stroke
Sitting Tai Chi Exercises Improved Recovery Outcomes For Older Stroke Survivors
Stroke survivors who practiced a seated form of Tai Chi had equal or greater improvement in hand and arm strength, shoulder range of motion, balance control, symptoms of depression and activities of daily living after three months, compared to those who participated in a standard stroke rehabilitation exercise program, according to new research published today ...
Can Drinking Cocoa Protect Your Heart When You’re Stressed?
Increased consumption of flavanols—a group of molecules occurring naturally in fruit and vegetables—could protect people from mental stress-induced cardiovascular events such as stroke, heart disease and thrombosis, according to new research. Researchers have discovered that blood vessels were able to function better during mental stress when people were given a cocoa drink containing high levels ...
Meditation Linked to Lower Cardiovascular Risk
Meditation was linked to lower cardiovascular risk in a data analysis by Veterans Affairs (VA) researchers and colleagues. The results appeared online June 30 in the American Journal of Cardiology. Previous studies have suggested that meditation may have beneficial effects on a number of conditions. A 2017 American Heart Association scientific statement suggests that meditation may be ...
Vegetarian Diet Rich in Nuts, Vegetables, Soy Linked to Lower Stroke Risk
People who eat a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables and soy may have a lower risk of stroke than people who eat a diet that includes meat and fish, according to a study published in the online issue of Neurology. “Stroke is the second most common cause of death worldwide and a leading cause of ...
Conquering Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome may seem daunting, but the available remedies and supplements at patients’ disposal allow for it to be more manageable. According to Healthline, metabolic syndrome consists of a group of five risk factors that can increase one’s chances of getting diabetes, heart disease and stroke including: • Excess fat around the waist • High ...
Long Work Hours Associated With Increased Risk of Stroke
People who worked long hours had a higher risk of stroke, especially if they worked those hours for 10 years or more, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Stroke. Researchers reviewed data from CONSTANCES, a French population-based study group started in 2012, for information on age (18-69), sex, smoking and work hours ...
Study: Vitamin D Does Not Reduce Risk of Heart Attack or Stroke
Past research has suggested individuals with low levels of vitamin D are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Now a new study suggests that taking vitamin D supplements will not prevent heart attack or stroke, although it could protect against heart failure in seniors. A research team, led by Dr. John Ford of the Norwich ...
Carotech to Share Human Clinical Studies at IHS
Carotech Inc. (Edison, NJ) announced it will exhibit new human clinical studies with Tocomin SupraBio on brain protection and cognitive support at the upcoming Integrative Healthcare Symposium in Florida. The two-day conference will gather medical doctors, naturopaths, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered dietitians, researchers, educators and other integrative practitioners to learn from experts about the ...
Journal Links Cardiovascular-Related Deaths to Sodium Consumption
According to a recent report published in The New England Journal of Medicine, more than 1.6 million cardiovascular-related deaths per year can be attributed to sodium consumption above the World Health Organization’s recommendation of 2.0g (2,000mg) per day. “High sodium intake is known to increase blood pressure, a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases including ...
Holistic Health’s Female Focus
What are the top women’s health risks? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDC) the leading causes of death in females in the United States are heart disease, cancer and stroke.Another way of answering this question depends on their age group. Tori Hudson, ND, who serves on the scientific advisory board for ...
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