People with high blood pressure or cholesterol, in particular, should consult with their doctors to develop an appropriate risk-management strategy. The guidelines put a little stress on eating a ...

Each year, over half a million Americans have a stroke, but up to 80% may be preventable with better nutrition, exercise and ...

There is a growing consumer interest in alternative proactive solutions for cardiovascular disease (CVD), as evidenced by the ...

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The first new guidelines on stroke prevention in 10 years from the American Stroke Association, a division of the American ...

Regular heart checkups, even in the absence of symptoms, are important, particularly for individuals with risk factors like family history, obesity, smoking, or high cholesterol. Below are some key ...

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Stroke was the fourth-leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2023, according to the CDC. But up to 80 percent of strokes may ...

New guidelines from the American Stroke Association aim to reduce the risk of stroke, a condition that affects more than half ...

While statins can reduce LDL levels and ASCVD events, high Lp(a) poses an independent risk that will need attention, too.

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