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Belly Fat Linked to Stroke Risk We know what being overweight and obese can contribute to heart disease and heart attacks but does having extra weight around your belly increase your risk of stroke? 5 Lifestyle Habits Cut Stroke Risk A new study shows that five healthy lifestyle factors help cut the risk of the most common type of stroke by 80%. Fish May Boost Memory, Prevent Stroke Regularly eating non-fried fish may help older adults preserve their memory and ward off stroke. EPA: Global Warming a Health Risk Global warming will likely hurt U.S. health, including more heat stroke, aggravated asthma and COPD from bad air, notes EPA report. New Stroke Guidelines for Children The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has for the first time released guidelines on diagnosing and treating stroke in children. Older Women's Stroke Risk Linked to Sleep Getting too much sleep may be a more serious sign of stroke risk among older women than getting too little, according to a new study. Women's Spare Tire Tied to More Strokes Bulging waistlines may be to blame for a rise in strokes among middle-aged women, researchers report. Wealth Lowers Stroke Risk in Middle Age Greater wealth may help prevent stroke in middle age, but the effects may be short-lived, according to a new study. 'Vacuum' Device Is a Clot Buster A tiny vacuum-cleaner-like device can help stroke patients when standard clot-busting drugs fail, researchers report. TIA: It's an Emergency Study: 1 in 20 people who suffers a transient ischemic attack has a major stroke within a week. Experts urge emergency treatment for TIAs. 20-Year Study Shows Increase in Ischemic Strokes A new study shows the most common type of stroke increased almost 9% annually over a 20-year period in China as its economy boomed. Stroke Patients Often Skip Medication Hundreds of thousands of stroke patients may be placing themselves at increased risk of another stroke simply by not taking their medication as directed. Silent Strokes Take a Toll A new study shows that nearly 11% of participants who thought they were healthy actually had some brain damage from a ?silent? stroke. Silent strokes are true strokes but don?t have noticeable symptoms. 'Silent' Strokes Common in Older People "Silent" strokes and other unrecognized brain abnormalities -- including benign brain tumors and aneurysms -- are common among older people, new research shows. Real-World Fitness May Cut Stroke Risk Stroke may be half as likely for adults over 40 who can carry groceries, climb stairs, kneel, bend, and lift, a British study shows. Quitting Statins Risky After Stroke Stroke survivors are more likely to die in the year after a stroke if they quit taking statin drugs, an Italian study shows. Preventing Strokes: Stents vs. Surgery A less invasive alternative to surgery for clearing neck arteries of plaque proved as effective as surgical treatment for preventing strokes in high-risk patients in a three-year follow-up study. Omega-3 Pills for Stroke: A Fish Story? Fish oil supplements don't pack the same stroke-preventive punch as a diet rich in fish, a new study suggests. Music Mends Minds After Stroke Listening to their favorite music helps stroke patients recover mental function and lessens depression and confusion, a Finnish study shows. Movement Therapy Helps Stroke Patients Stroke patients with mild to moderate impairments can reap long-lasting benefits from a two-week program of specialized movement therapy, a study shows. Stroke Prevalence Higher in U.S. Than Europe Stroke is more prevalent in the United States than in Europe -- and higher rates of obesity, diabetes and lifetime smoking in the United States play a major role, researchers report. Ministroke: Quick Care Pays Off When a 'ministroke' strikes, immediate medical care may help prevent a bigger stroke. Lipitor Linked to Bleeding After Stroke Taking high doses of the cholesterol-lowering statin Lipitor is associated with an increased risk for brain bleeding in stroke patients, a study shows. Leukemia Drug May Improve Stroke Treatment The leukemia drug Gleevec may help make the clot-busting drug tPA, used to treat strokes, more effective and safer, Nature Medicine reports. Getting Back to Work After a Stroke Only about half of stroke survivors are able to return to work, primarily because of continuing disability and post-stroke depression, according to a study in Stroke.

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