Eating too many added sugars may harm heart health and increase stroke risk. They do this by increasing inflammation and blood sugar, which can damage blood vessels. Dietitians recommend eating less ...

The Mediterranean diet has long been celebrated for its heart-healthy benefits, but new research suggests it may be even more powerful than we thought when it comes to protecting your brain. While ...

Antidepressant therapy may independently improve recovery from dysphagia after acute ischemic stroke through multiple ...

A study adds to growing evidence emphasizing the cardiovascular benefits of the Mediterranean diet, as findings suggest that this dietary pattern can reduce both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke risk ...

What does gut fermentation and stroke-induced brain inflammation have in common? Potentially a lot, according to new research looking into how the microbiome directly influences brain inflammation. It ...

Experts explain the science behind a 21-year study that followed over 100,000 women.

Stroke recovery represents one of the most challenging yet hopeful journeys in medicine. While the brain damage from a stroke cannot be reversed, the remarkable ability of the human brain to rewire ...

As stroke risk rises for women as they age — especially after menopause — a new long-term study suggests that what they eat may play a powerful role in lowering that risk. Stroke is a leading cause of ...

Cardiovascular diseases encompass a range of disorders that can negatively impact the heart and blood vessels, including heart disease and stroke. Each year, more than 790,000 people suffer a stroke, ...