The American Stroke Association estimates that strokes affect 425,000 women in the United States per year, and women are at a higher risk than men. One reason: Since estrogen helps keep blood vessels ...

From monitoring blood pressure to making lifestyle changes, here’s how you can protect yourself ...

Too much sodium can raise blood pressure, a major risk factor of stroke. To reduce intake, limit ultra-processed foods and cook from home more often. Other ways to lower stroke risk include staying ...

Stroke is a leading cause of death, but small, consistent habits can reduce your risk. It’s easy to focus on what to do by day, but experts say our nighttime habits matter, too. They suggest moving ...

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. It’s the fifth leading cause of death and a major cause of disability, but here’s the encouraging news: up to 80% of strokes are ...