Stroke prevention

World Stroke Day 2025: From Hypertension To Air Pollution - 6 Major Health Risk Factors That Significantly Raise Stroke Risk

On World Stroke Day 2025, raise awareness about the six major health risk factors that significantly increase the chances of stroke — including hypertension, air pollution, smoking, high cholesterol, heart disease, and diabetes. Learn how lifestyle changes and early prevention can help protect your brain and heart health.

Oct 29, 2025, 11:41 AM IST

9 Nutrient-Rich Foods That Boost Heart Health And Prevent Heart Attack And Stroke Naturally

A healthy heart begins with the right diet. These 9 nutrient-rich foods not only boost cardiovascular health but also help lower cholesterol, regulate blood pressure, and improve circulation. Incorporating them into your daily meals can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Eat smart today for a stronger, healthier tomorrow.

Aug 25, 2025, 12:41 PM IST

World Stroke Day: '5-5-5' Proven Steps For Early Stroke Prevention- Lifestyle Changes, Foods, Exercises

On World Stroke Day, take a proactive step toward your health by incorporating these lifestyle changes, nutrient-rich foods, and exercises into your daily routine. Read more to know.

 

Oct 29, 2023, 13:47 PM IST

Heavy alcohol consumption can put young adults at high stroke risk: Study

In the study,  people with two years of moderate to heavy drinking had a 19 per cent increased risk, people with three years had a 22 per cent increased risk and people with four years had a 23 per cent increased risk.

Nov 03, 2022, 14:22 PM IST

World Stroke Day 2022: Are winter weather and stroke risk related?

World Stroke Day: Blood arteries contract in cold conditions, increasing the risk of stroke. Read here to know why it is important to keep a check on signs of stroke during winter.

Oct 29, 2022, 09:27 AM IST

World Stroke Day 2022: Date, history, theme and significance

World Stroke Day takes place on Oct 29th every year. This day is observed to raise awareness and motivate global action on stroke.

Oct 28, 2022, 20:18 PM IST

Keeping strokes at bay - Eat an egg every morning for breakfast!

The study found that consuming an egg - nutrient-rich source of high quality protein - per may reduce the risk of stroke by 12 per cent.

Nov 02, 2016, 12:25 PM IST

Things you can do to prevent a stroke!

Around the world, stroke kills more people each year than do HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis combined. 

Oct 28, 2016, 16:56 PM IST

World Stroke Day: Ways you can reduce your risk!

Worldwide, stroke kills 3 million women and 2.5 million men every year.  

Oct 29, 2015, 12:28 PM IST

Pacemaker-checks good way to ward off stroke

Pacemakers can detect asymptomatic AF but are not routinely monitored for this purpose.

Oct 19, 2015, 14:29 PM IST