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January 31, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has been unpredictable as more is learned about the varied side effects of the virus. One surprising finding is the heightened risk of stroke and heart attack—and not just for older adults.
July 25, 2019
A stroke can come out of nowhere, and it can be permanently life-altering, both for the victim and for their friends and family.
September 04, 2018
Caregivers who are unprepared to meet these increased physical and emotional demands often experience “caregiver burnout,” also known as “caregiver stress.”
January 23, 2018
The Centers for Disease Control says each of us eats an average of over 3400 mg of salt every day, and most of that excess sodium comes from processed foods.
December 19, 2017
Over 40% of the US population are not able to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
May 26, 2017
Some basic facts about strokes: They happen because there is a problem with the brain's blood supply. There are two main kinds of stroke. Do you know what they are? Learn this and other facts.
October 15, 2015
Work stress causes many problems in life and a new analysis of several studies shows it could also lead to an increased risk of stroke.
September 30, 2015
Reality TV star Kim Zolciak-Biermann says she is feeling better, and ready to be back on the floor of “Dancing with the Stars” after suffering a transient ischemic attack (TIA) last week. While she is ready to put the incident behind her though, she should be concerned about the possibility of a more serious health issue in the coming year.
May 21, 2015
About 800,000 Americans have a stroke each year. Not everyone displays the classic symptoms, such as numbness on one side of the body, when having a stroke. Here are some subtle signs.
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