Risk Of Stroke Can Be Reduced By Minor Changes In Cardiovascular Health

A report, published in Stroke, showed that small improvements in cardiovascular risk factors reduce the chances a person will suffer a stroke. The report is part of an ongoing national study called Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) which is funded by NIH's National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. Strokes are caused by abnormal changes in blood flow in the brain or the bursting of brain blood vessels...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news