Tag: Stroke
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Strokes: What are they and can they be stopped?
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The Mediterranean Diet: Why It’s The Ultimate Longevity Diet
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Milk Thistle: What is it and why is it important for us?
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Avocado Fruit Might Help You Prevent Diabetes Type 2
Avocado fruit is life. Literally. Diabetes type 2 is a very common disease that doctors encounter worldwide. Indeed, today is World Diabetes Day. The statistics show more people die worldwide as a result of suffering from diabetes type 2 than those with AIDS and cancer combined. So what is the connection with avocado? There’s a…
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Some Daytime Napping Is Good For You, But Beware Weekend Dozing
A new study has found that occasional daytime napping is good for your longevity. Naps taken twice a week (only) could lower the risk of heart attacks or strokes. But beware the weekend nap and taking a daytime nap every day. Dozing off too often may not be as healthy as we all hope. This…
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Medical News: Top 5 Breakthroughs In Medicine
Here are the most prominent medical breakthroughs that took place at the end of 2017, from man-made human blood to an artificial pancreas. 1. Scientists remove HIV from animals A study published in the journal Molecular Therapy has revealed that scientists are finally closer to finding a permanent cure for HIV. A research team from…
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How To Prevent A Stroke In 7 Steps
Thanks to amazing medical advances, more people than ever are surviving strokes – the blood clots and leaks that block blood flow to parts of the brain. A new study finds that a stroke ages your brain by eight years. Scientists from the University of Michigan compared memory and thinking-speed tests before and after a stroke…