Preventing brain injury

Vigorous physical activity for at least 25 minutes a day was shown to lower the risk of stroke

Bananas, avocados and salmon could lower blood pressure and improve heart health

High blood pressure caused by high sodium intake is the most prevalent risk factor for stroke

ICH strokes are considered more deadly and more likely to cause long-term disability

A lack of social connection increases the risk of premature death from stroke, AHA report reveals

The English Football Association (FA) recently announced plans to trial a ban on heading the ball for children under 12 in the upcoming 2022-23 season. According to an official statement from the FA, the trial aims to “remove deliberate heading in football matches across U12 level and below in England”. It adds that “should the trial [...]

New study proposes behavioural, pharmacological and structural interventions to prevent stroke

The study found that endometriosis could increase the risk of stroke by 34 per cent

New study found a 24 per cent higher chance of having a stroke in people who nap often

Women who have gone through menopause could have a higher risk of stroke or dementia and cognitive decline than men - and pre-menopausal women of the same age - a study suggests. Published in the American Academy of Neurology, researchers suggest that post-menopausal women might have more of a brain biomarker called white matter hyperintensities.  [...]