strokes

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They significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and premature death in people who are already vulnerable.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Left untreated or poorly managed, it can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes and worsen existing heart and kidney disease.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

She still ran away with the tournament by four strokes, while reminding the golf world that there might not be a more dominant force in the sport.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

These can come with health risks such as a higher risk of heart attacks or strokes and other conditions, says Nagata.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Four of them clung to her hair, opening and closing their wings in long, luxurious strokes, while the rest of them crawled delicately along her arms.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall