Occasional naps may reduce risk of heart attack Napping once or twice a week may cut the risk of heart attack and stroke, research has suggested. News Lens • 10 Sep 19
Occasional naps may reduce risk of heart attack Napping once or twice a week may cut the risk of heart attack and stroke, research has suggested. News Lens • 10 Sep 19
Early menopause increases cardiovascular risk - study Women who go through early menopause are at higher risk of heart disease and stroke, research has shown. Science • 16 Jan 18
Early menopause increases cardiovascular risk - study Women who go through early menopause are at higher risk of heart disease and stroke, research has shown. Science • 16 Jan 18
Anti-stroke drugs 'may also protect against dementia' Blood-thinning drugs may protect against dementia as well as stroke in people with an irregular heartbeat, new research suggests. Health • 25 Oct 17
Anti-stroke drugs 'may also protect against dementia' Blood-thinning drugs may protect against dementia as well as stroke in people with an irregular heartbeat, new research suggests. Health • 25 Oct 17
Breastfeeding can reduce heart attack risk - study Breast feeding is not only good for babies - it can also reduce a mother's risk of heart attack or stroke, research has shown. Science • 22 Jun 17
Breastfeeding can reduce heart attack risk - study Breast feeding is not only good for babies - it can also reduce a mother's risk of heart attack or stroke, research has shown. Science • 22 Jun 17
Too much sleep may increase stroke risk: Study Getting too much sleep may increase the risk of having a stroke, scientists have said. News • 26 Feb 15
Too much sleep may increase stroke risk: Study Getting too much sleep may increase the risk of having a stroke, scientists have said. News • 26 Feb 15
New breakthrough in stroke treatment A study carried out into a new clot retrieval procedure for the treatment of strokes has shown that it significantly reduces disability and deaths. News • 12 Feb 15
New breakthrough in stroke treatment A study carried out into a new clot retrieval procedure for the treatment of strokes has shown that it significantly reduces disability and deaths. News • 12 Feb 15
People on blood-thinning drugs told to talk to GPs The Irish Heart Foundation has advised people taking stroke-reducing medicines to talk to their prescribers about the correct doses they should be on. News • 10 Mar 14
People on blood-thinning drugs told to talk to GPs The Irish Heart Foundation has advised people taking stroke-reducing medicines to talk to their prescribers about the correct doses they should be on. News • 10 Mar 14
