Tag Archives: cardiovascular

Sunshine Vitamin Improves Stroke Outcome

Posted on March 16, 2015 by askdrjames

A new study shows that low vitamin D (25-OH-D) levels are associated with larger brain “infarct” volume in patients with “ischemic” stroke.  Both words really describe the same basic condition, which is that the brain is being deprived of oxygen. … Continue reading →

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It’s All In Your Genes!

Posted on March 14, 2014 by askdrjames

As granny used to say to explain your behaviour, “It’s in your genes, and there’s nothing you can do about it.”  Well, granny was only half right. There is something you can do about it – change your lifestyle. Medical … Continue reading →

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