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Stroke is the second leading cause of death and a major cause of disability and dementia worldwide. But a new study found those at high genetic risk for stroke could reduce their chances through better lifestyle choices. KERA’s Sam Baker talked about some recommendations from the American Heart Association with Dr. Ryan Cheung of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano.

A recent UT Southwestern study found people had higher blood pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Internal Medicine Professor Eric Peterson says this can have long-term health effects like strokes and heart attacks.

A new study recently presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference found fewer people over 75 are having strokes.

The study analyzed health data for more than a million women from eight studies conducted between 1986 and 2009 in the U.S., Australia, China, Norway, Japan, and one multinational study.

An online survey of more than 7,700 adults found a majority gained at least 1 1/2 pounds per month during the pandemic. Dr. Tu Le has seen proof among his own patients. The interventional cardiologist with Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Hurst-Euless-Bedford told KERA’s Sam Baker lifestyle changes are to blame.

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