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“Aspirin is the most commonly prescribed drug in the world for both primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes. Although generally considered safe, taking aspirin carries some risks, including increased bleeding and kidney failure..”

“High blood pressure increases a person's risk for heart disease and stroke and contributes to small vessel disease, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, dementia, and stroke.”

“Contrary to this belief, however, a twin study recently published in the journal Stroke showed that environmental factors account for most of the susceptibility to develop SAH Conducted in Finland, Sweden and Denmark, the study is the largest population level twin study in the world.”

“Women with cerebral aneurysms also had an earlier average age of menopause. Previous studies have shown that use of the oral contraceptive pill protects against haemorrhagic stroke in later life, while women who start their periods early and/or do not have children are at greater risk.”

“•In a recent large, randomized placebo-controlled study called REDUCE-IT, researchers found that the EPA-only medication combined with statin medication resulted in a 25% reduction in major cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular death) among people with high triglycerides."”

“People with sleep apnea are at greater risk of high blood pressure, stroke, abnormal heart rhythms, heart failure, diabetes, weight gain, and heart attacks. This review identifies links between sleep apnea and testosterone levels.”

“Cerebrovascular disease is an umbrella term for conditions that affect the blood vessels that supply the brain, such as strokes and aneurysms. Exercise helps maintain the health of these blood vessels, reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.”

“The balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fats in the blood may influence a person's risk of developing metabolic syndrome—a cluster of conditions that raise the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.”

“Poor blood flow to the brain, a common feature of aging, is associated with an increased risk of stroke and cognitive dysfunction. A recent study demonstrated that exercise improves brain blood flow and improves cognitive function in older adults.”

“Hypertension is diagnosed when blood pressure on the artery walls is consistently too high. This condition can eventually damage cells of the arteries' inner lining, leading to angina, heart attack, stroke, aneurysm, kidney failure and other serious health problems.”