Stroke
Singer Lira suffers stroke; ‘ability to communicate’ affected, says family
According to the family in a statement released on her official Facebook page, the 44-year-old singer had recently travelled to Germany for a performance and...
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Working 55-hour week increases risk of death: UN
The report by the UN's World Health Organization and International Labour Organization agencies comes as the Covid-19 pandemic accelerates workplace changes that could increase the tendency to work longer hours.
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Justice Project SA founder Howard Dembovsky passes away
The news was confirmed by Dembovsky's ex-wife, Angela.
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Menzi Ngubane’s family thanks those who stood by him in his battle with diabetes
The 56-year-old passed away on Saturday, from stroke-related complications, at his home in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal.
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SA women more likely to be killed by stroke than men - foundation
South Africans are encouraged to make healthier lifestyle choices as the world will highlight Stroke Day on Tuesday.
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Former Lions hooker Reynecke in critical condition after stroke
The 36-year-old suffered a stroke last Thursday and is in ICU with doctors waiting for the clots to subside before operating.
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Oily fish still a good habit for heart health, US doctors say
The new scientific advisory reaffirms recommendations against fried fish and stresses the benefits of eating two 3.5-ounce servings a week of fish.
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Short kids may have a higher stroke risk as adults
Adult women who were unusually short girls at age 7 years were 11% more likely to have what’s known as an ischemic stroke.
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More evidence links exercise to lower stroke risk
Researchers examined data on more than 61,000 women in the California Teachers Study who reported their exercise habits at two points in time.
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Study: Heart disease risk in middle age tied to dementia later
Like previous research, the current study linked so-called vascular risk factors such as diabetes, smoking, and high blood pressure to higher odds of dementia.
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Mother’s heart health tied to breastfeeding – study
A woman’s risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke later in life may be influenced by how long she breastfed her children, according to a new study.
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Risk factors for heart disease, stroke also tied to Alzheimer’s - study
Middle-aged people with risk factors for heart attacks and stroke are also more likely to develop changes in the brain.
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Marital status, history linked to survival after stroke
Losing two or more marriages to death or divorce raised the odds of mortality after stroke still higher.
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Chronic gum disease tied to risk of erectile dysfunction
Stroke and hardening of the arteries are also associated with erectile dysfunction (ED).
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Long working hours tied to stroke risk
A study suggests people who work at least 55 hours a week are more likely to eventually suffer a stroke.
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New video game counters stroke
The 'Stroke Hero' game stresses the importance of recognising symptoms and calling for help.
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Iraqi president in hospital after suffering stroke
Iraqi's Jalal Talabani is in a “critical but stable condition” in hospital, govt officials said.
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Jenkins recovering in rehab
The Northern Cape government says Hazel Jenkins has made a remarkable recovery after suffering a stroke.
