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Strokes are the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States, and the leading cause of disability — but up to 80% of them are preventable.
That’s according to the American Stroke Association (ASA), which on Monday published its updated guidelines for stroke prevention in the journal Stroke.
This was the first update since its 2014 set of guidelines.
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«The key to preventing stroke is to understand what the risk factors are and have access to care to address the ones that may require medications, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes,» study author Cheryl Bushnell, professor of neurology and stroke division chief in the Department of Neurology at Wake Forest University Health Sciences in Winston-Salem, told Fox News Digital.
«Other prevention approaches are lifestyle changes, such as weight loss, being physically active, avoiding sitting all day during waking hours, eati..

Tarragon is a herb generally used for culinary purposes but can also be used in herbal remedies.
There are several potential health benefits that could come from incorporating tarragon into your diet, such as aiding digestion and balancing the immune system, Jenna Volpe, a Texas-based registered dietitian and herbalist, told Fox News Digital in a phone call.
The herb makes for an easy addition to your diet with a large array of dishes it could be incorporated into, including a chicken or fish meal. It can also be used as an ingredient in dressing and can even be incorporated into an herbal tea.
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Learn more about the potential health benefits of tarragon below.
Adding tarragon to your food can help to stimulate digestion in the body.
«Most of the benefits are anti-inflammatory,» Volpe said of tarragon.
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Rucking, a fitness activity that's growing in popularity, is much simpler than it might sound.
Inspired by a military training exercise, it involves walking while carrying a heavy load — usually in a backpack — to reap a number of health benefits.
As the weather cools down, adding weight to your fall walk or hike can enhance your workout, fitness experts say.
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Retired Army Green Beret Jason McCarthy started his Florida-based company, GORUCK, based on the technique he learned in the service.
The company has conducted more than 10,000 live rucking events since 2010, according to its website, and there are more than 500 independently owned GORUCK clubs around the world.
In an on-camera interview with Fox News Digital, the CEO called rucking «really simple,» as it only requires putting weight in a backpack or «rucksack» and walking.
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The Florida Department of Health issued a warning to residents and visitors to avoid floodwaters as cases of flesh-eating bacteria continue to rise in the wake of back-to-back hurricanes that ravished the Gulf Coast.
In a press release, officials said there is an increased risk of Vibrio bacterial infections like Vibrio vulnificus, which can be life-threatening.
Data from the state’s health department shows 70 cases of Vibrio bacteria have been reported in 2024, which are responsible for 11 deaths. When compared to figures from 2022, the stats are similar to when Hurricane Ian damaged Collier and Lee counties, FOX 13 in Tampa reported.
The rise in cases in Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lee, Pasco, Pinellas and Sarasota counties, the health department noted, was due to impacts from hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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According to the health department, Vibrio bacteria is commonly found in warm coastal waters and can cause illne..

Breast cancer patients and survivors are speaking out on how the treatment landscape is setting them up to not just survive, but thrive.
A recent report from the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows that although cases are still rising — particularly among younger women and groups such as Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders — mortality rates are dropping.
Since 1989, the rate of breast cancer deaths has declined 44%.
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Younger women under 50 saw a 1.4% increased rate of breast cancer year over year, while the latter groups faced 2-½ times the number of diagnoses, the report revealed.
The rise of breast cancer diagnoses is partly due to an uptick in risk factors, such as obesity and exposures to alcohol and ultra-processed foods, according to Karen Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society in Pennsylvania.
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While cannabis has historically been more popular with younger groups, a growing number of older adults are turning to the drug for a variety of reasons — but are the potential benefits worth the risk?
A recent poll by the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging found that among people 50 years of age and older, around 21% said they have used a form of cannabis that contains the psychoactive compound THC at least once in the past year, and 12% use it on a monthly basis.
Dr. Barbara Krantz, medical director of Older Adults Program, Withdrawal Management and Chronic Pain for Caron Treatment Centers in Florida, said her practice has seen a «significant uptick» in the use of cannabis by individuals over the age of 50.
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«In our patient population at Caron, nearly all patients in our Older Adult Program have admitted to trying cannabis in some form,» she told Fox News Digital..

For some people, sleepless nights can be caused by racing thoughts, reactions to caffeine or overstimulation from using devices too close to bedtime.
But for those affected by restless legs syndrome (RLS), getting quality rest can seem impossible.
RLS is a nervous system condition that causes an irresistible urge to move the legs, often accompanied by tingling, pain, numbness or a sensation of «pulling.»
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Fox News Digital spoke to two medical doctors to learn more about the condition, as well as ways to reduce the triggers and symptoms.
Restless legs syndrome is a neurological condition that results in the uncomfortable urge to move the legs.
«This usually happens in the evening or night when someone is sitting or lying down, but can happen anytime someone is sitting for a prolonged period of time, like riding in a car or a plane,» Beth Oller, M.D., a family physician with Rooks County Health Center in Stockton, Kansas, told Fox News..