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South Asian Americans are at high risk for heart disease and stroke
Statement Highlights: South Asian Americans are more likely to die of atherosclerosis than other Asians and people of European ancestry. Higher rates of diabetes and lack of exercise appear to be important factors in their increased...
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In-womb air pollution exposure associated with higher blood pressure in childhood
Study Highlights: Children who were exposed to higher levels air pollution while in the womb had a higher risk of elevated blood pressure in childhood. This is one of the first studies to show that air pollution may have negative health effects on offspring exposed during pregnancy.
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Twenty things you didn’t know about stroke, that may save a life
Stroke is a leading cause of preventable death, but lack of awareness, education and resources are major barriers to stopping it. During May, American Stroke Month, the American Stroke Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization devoted to saving people from stroke, reveals 20 important things you probably didn’t know about stroke, in recognition of its 20th Anniversary:
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Men younger than 50: the more you smoke, the more you stroke
Study Highlights: The more cigarettes men younger than 50 smoked, the more likely they were to have a stroke. Researchers say, while smoking cessation is the goal, just reducing the number of cigarettes younger men smoke could help reduce their stroke risk.
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Wildfire smoke associated with more ER visits for heart, stroke ailments among seniors
Study Highlight: Exposure to smoke from wildfires was associated with increased rates of emergency room visits for heart- and stroke-related illness, especially among adults age 65 and older.
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Depression negatively impacts heart and stroke patients
Study Highlights: People with cardiovascular disease who haven’t been diagnosed with depression but are at high-risk for it are more likely to report worse healthcare experiences and use emergency room services more often than those diagnosed with...
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Higher blood pressure before pregnancy may increase miscarriage risk
Study Highlights: Higher blood pressure prior to conception may increase the risk of miscarriage, even in women not diagnosed with hypertension. The study involved women who had already experienced at least one pregnancy loss and were trying again. If confirmed, the findings imply that lowering heart disease risk factors in young adulthood may also improve reproductive health.
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Heart disease, stroke less widespread among foreign-born vs. U.S.-born adults
Study Highlight: Rates of heart disease and stroke are less widespread among U.S. adults who were born in another country.
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Marcus Foundation $15 million gift will create Marcus Stroke Network, an innovative partnership among leading health groups
ATLANTA, March 22, 2018 — The Marcus Foundation has donated $15 million to establish the Marcus Stroke Network, a coordinated and collaborative effort among Grady Health System, Emory University School of Medicine, Boca Raton Regional Hospital and the...
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Hip hop music teaches children, parents to recognize stroke and act quickly
Study Highlight: The “Hip Hop Stroke” initiative uses hip hop music lyrics to effectively educate economically-disadvantaged, minority children and parents about stroke.
