Keep a clear head: tea may wash down stroke risk

Article Abstract:

Research indicates that regular consumption of flavonoids reduces the risk of stroke, and that black tea is a major source of flavonoids. Researchers speculate that flavonoids reduce stroke risk by impeding the ability of platelets to form clots and by blocking the oxidation of LDL cholesterol.

Tea (Beverage), Flavonoids, Tea

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Sweat away stroke: even a little exercise may cut your risk in half

Article Abstract:

A research study has shown that exercise can reduce the risk of stroke by half, and that comparatively little exercise is needed to achieve that goal. Research subjects who walked three times a week for 20 minutes improved their chances of avoiding strokes by 57%.

Research, Exercise therapy

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Strikes against stroke: E may give standard treatment a hand

Article Abstract:

Recent research shows that vitamin E works together with aspirin to prevent strokes. Patients who suffered transient ischemic attacks had a 25% reduction in their risk for damaging strokes when they added 400 intl units of vitamin E to their aspirin regimens.

Vitamin E, Aspirin

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