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Manage your risk of carotid artery disease
Carotid artery disease occurs when the blood vessels supplying your brain and head, known as carotid arteries, are damaged or blocked by fatty deposits. These deposits contain cholesterol that organizes as a plaque, which clogs or blocks the carotid arteries. This is similar to coronary artery disease, which reduces blood flow to your heart. This blockage in blood vessels increases your risk of stroke — a medical emergency that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is…
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - September 19, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: How extreme temperatures can increase stroke risk
Soaring temperatures and high humidity increase your risk of heat-related issues, such as dehydration and heat stroke. Those weather extremes also can increase stroke risk for some people. Dr. Robert Brown, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says if you or someone you know experiences stroke symptoms in the heat, call 911, as stroke is a medical emergency. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/1ofCVW-lWiY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:01) is in the downloads at the end of this…
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - July 20, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: What women need to know about stroke
Stroke is a medical emergency. The faster you get treatment, the better your chances are of recovering. May is Stroke Awareness Month to raise awareness about stroke prevention and treatment. It's also Women's Health Awareness Month. Mayo Clinic experts say women with stroke symptoms should not delay seeking treatment. They say some women don't realize the symptoms could be life-threatening, and don't get the care they need in time. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/5Pzg7VzL0_E…
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 30, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Lifestyle changes to reduce heart attack and stroke risk
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 35 and in good health. I am diligent about getting an annual physical. At my last one, the doctor said that while my numbers look good, since high blood pressure and high cholesterol run in my family, I should consider medications to lessen my risk of a heart attack or stroke. I am not inclined to take medication if I do not need it yet. Is there anything else I can…
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 9, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Poor sleep can be linked to stroke
A new study finds that sleep problems can increase someone's risk of stroke. Sleep problems can include too little sleep (less than five hours), too much sleep (more than nine hours), poor quality, difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep, prolonged napping, and snoring and breathing cessation. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Stephen English, a Mayo Clinic vascular neurologist, explains why poor sleep can be linked to stroke. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute…
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 8, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Consumer Health: Stroke -- know the signs and risk factors
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the signs and risk factors for stroke. Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. and a major cause of serious disability for adults. More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted…
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 3, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: How vagus nerve stimulation can help some patients improve their recovery after stroke
A vagus nerve stimulation device, approved by the Food and Drug Administration, is being used in rehabilitation to help patients recovering from an ischemic stroke. If a patient is having trouble using their hand or arm after a stroke, this stimulation device helps create new pathways in the brain as the person performs exercises. This can help the person regain function faster than rehabilitation alone. Dr. Jonathon Parker, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, discusses how the…
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 2, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
People with severe obesity and a genetic pathway variant have increased risk of hypertension, Mayo Clinic research finds
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Obesity and its associated cardiometabolic issues are a major health concern in the U.S. and internationally. According to a study published in 2017, 12% of the world's adult population was affected by obesity in 2016, double the percentage from 30 years earlier. With obesity comes an increasing risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke, congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction. Fortunately, obesity is a multifactorial disease that results from an energy balance dysregulation…
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 18, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Is Himalayan sea salt a healthy alternative?
Consuming too much salt can lead to serious health conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Many consumers are turning to Himalayan sea salt, which can now be found in almost any grocery store. Claims are Himalayan salt and other sea salts are a healthier alternative than regular table salt. Are the claims true? Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says, before you stock up on Himalayan sea salt, there are some…
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 28, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Consumer Health: Don't let the time change get you down
For much of the U.S. and many places around the world, daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 12, when clocks are turned forward one hour. Sleep provides the foundation for all your daily habits and decisions. Getting enough quality rest each night is essential for optimal health. Regularly sleeping less than seven hours per night is associated with weight gain, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke and depression. Lack of sleep also can affect your immune system and heart health. But a time shift ―…
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 10, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Science Saturday: Can AI-enhanced heart screening address health disparities?
Clinicians and researchers around the world are combining artificial intelligence, known as AI, with health care to help identify patients at greater risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke and heart failure. However, as use of these AI-enhanced tools grows, researchers at Mayo Clinic are asking, "Do these tools work reliably for people of color?" and "Are they accessible in community health care settings?" "AI-based health interventions are frequently developed and deployed without race-specific data analysis or…
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - February 11, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Consumer Health: What is vascular dementia?
Vascular dementia is a general term describing problems with reasoning, planning, judgment, memory and other thought processes caused by brain damage from impaired blood flow to your brain. There's no specific test that can confirm vascular dementia. Instead, health care professionals make a judgment based on any medical history for stroke or disorders of the heart and blood vessels, and results of tests that can clarify the diagnosis. Symptoms Vascular dementia symptoms vary, depending on…
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - February 1, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
A cheeseburger's role in one man's stroke recovery
LA CROSSE, Wis. — Taylor Suhr thought he was dying. "I was terrified," Taylor says. "I woke up, and there were a bunch of tubes coming out of me. I couldn't talk. I panicked." Taylor wasn't dying. But he'd come close. This past May, Taylor was brought into the emergency room at Mayo Clinic Health System with presumed seizure-like activity. However, the 27-year-old from La Crosse had suffered a major stroke. "It is extraordinarily rare to see…
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 11, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Kids and sodium: Serious risks, alarming realities
When it comes to sodium intake among adults, the general consensus is that high consumption will increase risk of hypertension and stroke. According to the 2020 –2025 Dietary Guideline for Americans, 45% of people 18 and older are living with hypertension. Hypertension is a preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke. Does a high sodium intake pose the same risks for children and adolescents as it does for adults? Children and adolescent s, ages 2–18, develop…
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 8, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Does your child have diabetes?
More than 34 million Americans are living with diabetes. And many of them are children and adolescents. Cases of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are on the rise among those 20 and under in the U.S., according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Left untreated, diabetes can lead to further serious health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, vision loss and kidney disease. In…
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 4, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
