Fast Food and Neighbourhood Stroke Risk

Source: Annals of Neurology 2009 Apr; 66 (2): 165-170

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Date of publication: April 2009

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This community study investigates the link between ischemic stroke and the number of fast food restaurants in a neighbourhood. The results suggest that the risk of stroke increases by 1% for each fast food restaurant in the area.

Length of publication: 5 page article

Tomato compound used to help stave off heart disease

Source: The Telegraph 1st June 2009

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Year of publication: 2009

Publication type: News Item

In a nutshell: Scientists have modified a natural compound found in tomatoes to produce a treatment which could be used to help stave off heart disease and stroke. The new product, which is being launched at the British Cardiovasular Society Conference in London today, is based on lycopene. Lycopene is known to be a powerful antioxidant, blocking the breakdown of fats in the blood, which lead to the damaging cholesterol and the build-up of fatal atherosclerotic deposits in arteries.

Length of publication: 1 page news item

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Fish consumption and the incidence of cerebrovascular disease

Source: The British Journal of Nutrition 2009 Apr 9. [Epub ahead of print]

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Year of publication: 2009

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: Studies of the beneficial role of fish consumption in the prevention of CVD are not consistent in their findings, particularly those studies that focus on the risk of stroke. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between the consumption of different types of fish and the subsequent incidence of cerebrovascular disease (CVA).

Length of publication: 7 page article

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Green and Black Tea Consumption and Risk of Stroke

Source: Stroke 2009; 40: 1786-1792

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Year of publication: 2009

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This study aimed to assess the association between black or green tea consumption with reduced Stroke risk in human populations.

Length of publication: 7 page article

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Mediterranean diet and incidence of and mortality from coronary heart disease and stroke in women

Source: Circulation 2009 Mar; 119 (8): 1093-1100

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Year of publication: 2009

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: Several studies have documented an inverse association between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), but few data are available on the relationship between Mediterranean diet and risk of stroke. This study suggests that a greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with a lower risk of incident CHD and stroke in women.

Length of publication: 8 page article

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Dietary fiber and fiber-rich food intake in relation to risk of stroke in male smokers

Source: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2009 Mar 25 [Epub ahead of print]

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Year of publication: 2009

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: There is convincing evidence that a high dietary fiber intake may lower the risk of coronary heart disease. However, the role of fiber in the prevention of stroke is unclear. This study examined the associations of dietary fiber and fiber-rich food intake with risk of stroke.

Length of publication: 9 page article  

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