Donald Trump shouldn’t be taking aspirin for the primary prevention of heart disease
A number of trials show aspirin is not effective compared with a placebo in primary prevention of stroke, heart attack or death from vascular disease
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Health stories relating to stroke
When avoiding stroke, sometimes it’s better to take the tablets and decline the knife
US study provides big surprises in treatment of asymptomatic carotid artery disease
What is the portfolio diet and can it help lower your cholesterol?
The more heart-healthy, plant-based foods you can eat, the less room you’ll have in your ‘portfolio’ for foods that increase your LDL, or ‘bad’ cholesterol
Kerry man with locked-in syndrome sues over brain scan
It is alleged there was a failure to diagnose Christopher O’Driscoll’s stroke
The moment a stroke happens, the clock starts to count down
A look inside one of Ireland’s 22 dedicated hospital stroke units informs how to recognise the signs and how best to react
Poor air quality has serious health implications – how clean is your area?
A citizen science project aims to measure the level of nitrogen dioxide in Waterford city following the success of similar projects elsewhere
More than third of older adults have undiagnosed high blood pressure
Health system will struggle to cope unless unmet needs are addressed, warn researchers
Stroke survivor who sought reduced working hours settles discrimination case for £100k
Site manager asked for reduced working hours to 30 hours a week, following two strokes
Why scheduling quiet time every day is good for your health
Prolonged exposure to noise pollution can affect your heart and brain function, disturb your sleep and cause severe annoyance
Dr Muiris Houston: Lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of stroke, dementia and late-life depression
Dr Muiris Houston: At least 60% of stroke, 40% of dementia and 35% of late-life depression are attributable to risk factors that can be altered
Admission of stroke patients to specialist care units ‘well below target’, audit shows
Almost 2,000 missed out on being admitted to centres that help cut chances of disability and death from the condition
‘She won’t read again’: I can’t conceive of my whip-smart mother not being able to fathom words on a page
One in six people have a stroke in their lifetime, but only a tiny handful in every million lose their ability to read
The keto diet sounds appetising, but there are risks - here is what you need to know
What the Science Says: The keto diet centres on burning fats by eating high-fat foods that people enjoy, all while losing weight
The fibre phenomenon: 30 easy ways to get your fill of this life-changing nutrient
It’s actually very simple to gradually and effectively raise your fibre intake when you put your mind to it
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