Researchers sought to find out the number of patients who were missing out on rehabilitation after having a stroke, and for what reason.
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Another reason to stay away from fried foods
They’re delicious, but fried foods are especially bad for you. It’s to do with the way they’re cooked and what they’re cooked in.
How a lack of sleep hurts the heart
If you sleep for fewer than six hours a night, you’re putting yourself at higher risk of having a heart attack.
What are the chances of having a stroke?
Researchers have just calculated globally what the chances are of having a stroke and the results were shocking.
Redefining high blood pressure – will that help?
The US recently changed its definition of high blood pressure, but a study shows that lowering the threshold for hypertension if you are not already at high risk, doesn’t reduce heart attacks or strokes.
Is there a link between red meat and heart disease?
Recent research shows that when it comes to the risk of heart disease and people who eat a diet high in red meat have triple the levels of a blood chemical linked to heart disease.
Drilling down on alcohol and heart disease
Researchers look at the association between different levels of alcohol consumption and different types of heart events.
Is yo-yo dieting a heart risk?
Yo-yo dieting has been linked to a higher risk of heart problems.
Would more rehab after stroke be beneficial?
Researchers investigated whether adding more rehabilitation can improve activity in people with stroke and, if so, what amount is beneficial. These are the results.
Prediabetes; is it a risk for the heart?
Researchers address the inconsistencies around the cut off point for the diagnosis of impaired fasting glucose, this is what they found.