Many factors can raise your risk of heart disease: family history of heart problems, obesity and diabetes. And researchers believe that if you lose a loved one, the grief you feel can also put your cardiovascular system at risk.

Until the symptoms show up you don’t know you are developing this potentially deadly syndrome. But based on the current research, it can be reversed. However, if left unresolved…

Sometimes the cure is worse than the disease, like when you take PPIs to treat your acid reflux. People taking the lowest doses of these drugs had a slightly increased risk of stroke, while people taking the highest doses were in grave danger of stroke.

When a stroke hits, the victim has only a short time before brain cells die that can cause physical disabilities including loss of motor skills, sensory perception, language and visual issues and memory loss. Time is of the essence — and if a supplement were on hand…

Vascular compliance is the key to stopping Alzheimer’s, high blood pressure and stroke. So, what is “vascular compliance” exactly? It’s a measure of how stiff or flexible arteries are. In the brain, this is essential for…

A stroke … just saying the phrase is scary. It’s basically “brain attack,” like a heart attack in your brain, where blood flow is interrupted to your head. Even scarier is that there are three ways in which you could cause your own stroke.

Imagine you’re sitting at your computer catching up on emails, paying bills, scanning Facebook, when all of sudden the left side of your face and arm feel numb. You try talking and you realize your speech is slurred. You are having a stroke–and this habit prevents…

Stiff arteries are serious business. They make it harder for your heart to pump blood through your body. But, it turns out, stiff arteries don’t just take a toll on your heart. They take a toll on your brain too.

I can’t say enough about the healing power of a perfect night’s sleep. But if yours isn’t, take it seriously. Poor sleep sets you up for three strikes that could put you out of the game… permanently.

The health benefits of tea have been passed down from generation to generation over millennia.The great news is: The powerful healing benefits of tea hold up. In fact, drinking certain teas may reduce your risk of stroke and coronary heart disease.

One isn’t only the loneliest number, it’s also the unhealthiest. Whether you’re alone by choice or circumstance, there’s no way around it — social isolation is bad for your health.

Tired of being told to eat your broccoli and kale? Then pick some tasty fruit instead. Adults who snack on fruit are less likely to experience heart attack or stroke than those who don’t. So grab some…