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Eat Your Easter Candy for Stroke Protection

According to a review of studies in the medical journal of Neurology, eating chocolate may reduce your risk of stroke and help you survive one if you do have one. The antioxidants in chocolate are believed to help stroke especially those in dark chocolate. However, you receive some in regular chocolate too so it’s still [...]

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Increased Risk of Stroke for Migraine Sufferers

According to a recent study from Johns Hopkins, suggests that migraine sufferers have an increased risk for stroke later in life. What’s interesting is that the risk is further increased if the migraine sufferer experiences an aura before the headache strikes. It’s unknown why migraines increase the risk for stroke later in life. It’s not that [...]

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Lowering Stroke Risk with Folic Acid

Research finds that getting enough folic acid in your diet with or without supplements can lower your risk of stroke and in some people, heart disease. However, it’s important to note that other studies have found that people who took in too much folic acid actually increased their risk for heart disease. So, what can [...]

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