What causes of a mini-stroke—and why it should never be ignored
A mini-stroke, also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), may seem like a small event because its symptoms go away quickly.
But it’s actually...
Better blood pressure control could prevent heart attacks and strokes
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health condition that affects more than one in four adults in Sweden. It’s one of...
Talking therapy reduces depression and anxiety in stroke survivors
A new study by researchers at University College London (UCL) shows that stroke survivors who receive talking therapy for depression and anxiety are more...
His leg felt numb on the airport escalator. He had a stroke mid-flight.
Jacob Adkisson and his husband, Taylor Hess, spent a joyful weekend in East Texas last fall celebrating their niece's wedding. On Monday, they headed...
Longer time in bed after a mild stroke is linked to brain changes
A new study suggests that people who spend more time in bed after a mild stroke or mini stroke may have more signs of...
This vaccine may help prevent heart attacks and strokes in older people
Shingles is a painful rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. After a person has chickenpox, the virus doesn’t leave the body...
She survived a stroke at 21. Now, she helps other survivors find meaning in...
The spring of Molly Buccola's senior year at Santa Clara University, she ran the Los Angeles marathon. The next month, she and her boyfriend...
Scientists say lifestyle changes could prevent thousands of strokes worldwide
A serious but often overlooked type of stroke—called subarachnoid hemorrhage—could be prevented in many cases through better public health efforts and personal lifestyle changes,...
Can stress lead to a stroke? Here’s what you should know
Stroke is a major cause of death and disability in the United States, and while most people are aware of risk factors like high...
Common stroke symptoms in people with diabetes
Strokes are a major health risk for people around the world, but the risk is especially high for individuals with diabetes. In fact, people...