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Matt Pinfield Suffers Massive Stroke at 63

Radio host Matt Pinfield had a 'massive stroke,' daughter confirms in conservatorship bid

Matt Pinfield, a radio host and former MTV VJ, is unable to care for himself after recently suffering a 'massive stroke,' his daughter says in legal documents.

USA TODAY on MSN · 8h

Matt Pinfield, radio host and former MTV VJ, hospitalized after 'massive stroke'

Radio personality and former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield has been hospitalized after suffering a "massive stroke" earlier this month.

HuffPost on MSN · 1d

Former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield Placed In Conservatorship After Debilitating Stroke

Pinfield's daughter reportedly moved to take over his medical and financial decision out of fear her father's girlfriend may abuse his funds.

Stroke, dental flossing

Everyday Health · 20h

Flossing Just Once a Week May Lower Stroke Risk

Flossing at least once a week may lower the risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation, according to preliminary results from a new study. Flossing was linked to improved overall health, including lower blood pressure, healthier cholesterol levels, and a reduced risk of diabetes.

New York Post on MSN · 1d

This good hygiene habit could lower your risk of a stroke — but only a third of Americans do it

About 795,000 Americans will have a stroke this year — new research suggests that a common, healthy habit may reduce the risk of certain types of stroke.

AOL · 7h

This dental hygiene habit may lower stroke risk, scientists say

Researchers also found that the dental hygiene habit is associated with a 44 per cent lower risk of blood clots travelling from the heart and about 12 per cent lower risk of irregular heartbeats. This link is independent of regular brushing, routine dental visits or other oral hygiene behaviours, scientists said.

Rapid Blood Test Can Improve Stroke Treatment

“In ischemic stroke, you need to open the blocked blood vessel with clot-busting drugs or physically remove the clot,” Kalra added. “In contrast, in a bleeding stroke, you need to lower increased ...

The Hidden DNA Clue That Predicts Stroke, Dementia, and Brain Aging

Shorter telomeres are linked to higher risks of stroke, dementia, and depression, but lifestyle factors may help counteract ...

Tech 'restores dignity' to stroke patients - medic

Specialist occupational therapist Vicky Carruthers said so far she had seen the trial restore "independence and dignity" to ...

Jewish Insider6h

Hostage’s father relearns to talk, after stroke, to advocate for his son’s release

Tal Kupershtein, who worked with a speech therapist to vocally fight for his son, joined a tour of others with disabilities ...

Science Daily4h

A common mouth and gut bacteria may be linked with increased stroke risk

Increased levels of Streptococcus anginosus, a common type of bacteria that usually lives in the mouth and gut, was found in the gut of recent stroke survivors in Japan.