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How Many People Have Strokes?
"Silent strokes" rarely produce symptoms, but a new study suggests they may be at least five times more common than full-blown strokes in people under 65 years of age, and not uncommon in people under the age of 50.
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Robotic Aids Help People Recover from Stroke
According to new research published in the New England Journal of Medicine, robotic aids are able to help stroke patients improve their ability to... Read more »
'Silent strokes' a risk for people over 60
Australian researchers have found that people over age 60 are at risk for suffering "silent strokes," particularly if they have high blood pressure.... Read more »
Nasty People More Prone to Heart Attack, Stroke
Researchers have found that people who have antagonistic or disagreeable personalities are more prone to strokes and heart attacks. In a study of... Read more »
Study: Statins lower stroke risk in older people
A new study suggests that taking a cholesterol-lowering drug such as Lipitor after suffering a stroke or mini-stroke reduces an older person's risk... Read more »
People Face High Recurrence Risk After a Stroke: Study
A new study at Medical University of South Carolina has found that one in 12 people who suffer a stroke are likely to have another soon after the... Read more »
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