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A case-control study on red meat consumption and risk of stroke among a group of Iranian adults
The odds of suffering from stroke are stacked against individuals on high red meat diet. This study examined the relationship between frequent consumption of red meat and the likelihood of suffering from stroke. Researchers compared the red meat intake...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/animal-products/flesh/red-meat/a-case-control-study-on-red-meat-consumption-and-risk-of-stroke-among-a-group-of-iranian-adults -
Intake of Fruit and Vegetables and the Risk of Ischemic Stroke in a Cohort of Danish Men and Women
Habitual intake of fruits, especially citrus fruits, may lower the risk of ischemic stroke. This study looked at the association between regular ingestion of fruits and vegetables and the prevalence of stroke among Danish men and women. Researchers...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/fruits/intake-of-fruit-and-vegetables-and-the-risk-of-ischemic-stroke-in-a-cohort-of-danish-men-and-women -
Dietary intake of antioxidant vitamins and risk of stroke: the Japan Public Health Center-based Prospective Study.
Frequent consumption of foods high in vitamin C may reduce the risk of stroke among non-smokers. This research work studied the impact of high dietary ingestion of antioxidant vitamins on the risk of stroke. A group of researchers collated data on the...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/dietary-vitamins/dietary-intake-of-antioxidant-vitamins-and-risk-of-stroke-the-japan-public-health-center-based-prospective-study -
Electronic Cigarette Use Is Associated With a Higher Risk of Stroke.
The use of e-cigarettes may trigger the onset of stroke, heart attack, and coronary heart disease. The aim of this study was to determine the role e-cigarettes play in the development of stroke, myocardial infarction (heart attack), and coronary heart...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/cigarettes/electronic-cigarette-use-is-associated-with-a-higher-risk-of-stroke -
Dietary fibre intake and risk of ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke in the UK Women's Cohort Study.
Adhering to diets rich in high-fiber foods may help women to keep stroke at bay. The objective of this study was to examine whether increase in the frequency of consumption of foods high in dietary fiber influences the risk of stroke in women....
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Cigarette smoking and stroke in a cohort of U.S. male physicians.
Cigarette smoking may predispose a man to a stroke attack. This study evaluated the impact of cigarette smoking on the risk of stroke in men. Researchers studied data on the smoking history and incidence rate of stroke in 22,071 US male doctors aged...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/cigarettes/cigarette-smoking-and-stroke-in-a-cohort-of-u-s-male-physicians -
Red Meat Consumption and the Risk of Stroke: A Dose-Response Meta-analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies.
Diets rich in red and processed meats can trigger the onset of stroke. This study examined how the consumption of red and processed meats affects the risk of having stroke. Researchers used data drawn out from 7 studies involving 201,730 cases of...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/animal-products/flesh/red-meat/red-meat-consumption-and-the-risk-of-stroke-a-dose-response-meta-analysis-of-prospective-cohort-studies -
Habitual physical activity reduces the risk of ischemic stroke: a case-control study in southern china.
Ischemic stroke is less likely to occur in individuals who are physically active and exercise regularly. This study assessed whether regular exercise can help prevent the development of ischemic stroke. Researchers estimated the relative risk of...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/exercise/habitual-physical-activity-reduces-the-risk-of-ischemic-stroke-a-case-control-study-in-southern-china -
Soy consumption reduces risk of ischemic stroke: a case-control study in southern china.
Generous consumption of soy foods may help to ward off ischemic stroke. This study evaluated the effect of high dietary ingestion of soy foods on the risk of having ischemic stroke. Researchers collated and analyzed data on soy intake levels and...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/soy-foods/soy-consumption-reduces-risk-of-ischemic-stroke-a-case-control-study-in-southern-china -
Reduce Stroke, Type 2 Diabetes, and Heart Disease
Stroke, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and ischemic heart disease were responsible for over 15 million deaths in 2015. According to a 2016 World Health Organization (WHO) report , stroke, type 2 diabetes, and ischemic heart disease killed more than 1.5...
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Meat and Egg Products Increase the Risk of Stroke
Everywhere we look, we are confronted with the outcomes of recent studies which tout the benefits of low-carb high-protein diets, saturated animal fats, coconut oil...and the list goes on. Because of this, we periodically publish the results of...
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Dietary sodium and risk of stroke in the Northern Manhattan study
Individuals on high salt diet may be prone to suffering a stroke attack. This study explored the relationship between increased dietary exposure to salty foods (sodium) and stroke risk in a study group comprising of 2,657 Americans recruited from the...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/salt/dietary-sodium-and-risk-of-stroke-in-the-northern-manhattan-study -
Recreational Marijuana Use and Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Population-Based Analysis of Hospitalized Patients in the United States
Recreational use of marijuana is associated with increase in hospital admissions for acute ischemic stroke. This study assessed how recreational marijuana use influences the rate of stroke-related hospitalizations in the United States. Researchers...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/marijuana/recreational-marijuana-use-and-acute-ischemic-stroke-a-population-based-analysis-of-hospitalized-patients-in-the-united-states -
Salt intake, stroke, and cardiovascular disease: meta-analysis of prospective studies
Indulgence in salty foods may bump up the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease in an individual. This meta-analysis determined whether high dietary ingestion of salty foods is a risk factor for the development of stroke and cardiovascular disease....
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/salt/salt-intake-stroke-and-cardiovascular-disease-meta-analysis-of-prospective-studies -
High dietary fiber intake prevents stroke at a population level
Stroke is less likely to occur among avid consumers of fiber-dense foods. This study looked at the effect of high fiber diet on stroke risk. Researchers studied the nutritional and medical records of 1,647 individuals for a duration of 12 years....
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/high-fiber/high-dietary-fiber-intake-prevents-stroke-at-a-population-level -
Protective effect of fruits and vegetables on development of stroke in men
Habitual consumption of fruits and vegetables may improve a man's odds of evading a stroke attack. This study analyzed the role of high fruit and vegetable diets in the prevention of stroke in men. Researchers studied the nutritional and health...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/fruits/protective-effect-of-fruits-and-vegetables-on-development-of-stroke-in-men -
Relationship between zolpidem use and stroke risk: a Taiwanese population-based case-control study.
Individuals taking zolpidem may be highly prone to suffering from ischemic stroke. Zolpidem is one of the popular sleeping pills prescribed for individuals with insomnia. This study examined whether there is an association between the use of zolpidem...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/stroke/relationship-between-zolpidem-use-and-stroke-risk-a-taiwanese-population-based-case-control-study -
Sodium intake and risk of death from stroke in Japanese men and women.
High dietary intake of salt may increase an individual's likelihood of dying from a stroke attack. This study investigated the relationship between the intake of salty foods and the chances of dying from stroke. Researchers monitored the salt...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/salt/sodium-intake-and-risk-of-death-from-stroke-in-japanese-men-and-women -
Use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and risk of stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Individuals receiving selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may be highly vulnerable to stroke attacks. This meta-analysis investigated the hypothesis that the intake of antidepressant drugs in the class of selective serotonin reuptake...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/drug-medications/antidepressants/use-of-selective-serotonin-reuptake-inhibitors-and-risk-of-stroke-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis -
Alcohol consumption and risk of stroke and coronary heart disease among Japanese women: the Japan Public Health Center-based prospective study.
Heavy drinking of alcohol is tied to higher risk of stroke in women. This study examined the relationship between alcohol intake and the incidence of stroke and coronary heart disease among Japanese women. The study population consisted of 47,100...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/alcohol/alcohol-consumption-and-risk-of-stroke-and-coronary-heart-disease-among-japanese-women-the-japan-public-health-center-based-prospective-study
