A 47-year-old came home from a work trip and had two strokes
After back-to-back work trips, Stephanie Gerding came home on a Saturday completely exhausted. She had a headache and neck pain, but she thought a...
These common prescribed drugs may strongly increase stroke risk
In a recent study published in The International Journal of Epidemiology, researchers found that drugs routinely prescribed for allergies, heart disease and Parkinson’s are linked...
7 facts women should know to prevent and recognize stroke
It's telling that although stroke is the third leading cause of death for women in the U.S., and that twice as many women die...
Combining these drugs with statins may reduce stroke risk
In a recent study at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, researchers found that taking the triglyceride-lowering medication icosapent ethyl cut the risk of stroke...
This drug combo may reduce your risks of heart attack and stroke
In a recent study from the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care, researchers found that treatment with a statin in combination...
5 critical steps to help prevent a stroke
If there's one good thing that can be said of strokes, it's this: The vast majority of them don't need to happen.
Up to 80%...
Women face unique risks for high blood pressure and stroke
Women have a lot on their plates, and sometimes important self-care can take a back seat to work, family and other obligations.
In fact, nearly...
Why heart scarring cause abnormal rhythms in some people but not others
In a new study from the University of Washington, researchers found why some people who have a stroke do not also have abnormal heart...
8 ways to prevent stroke and spot its warning signs
A few years back, I saw a young man whose wife—who is in the medical field—called 911 after recognizing his symptoms of weakness and...
47-year-old relearned to walk, talk and count after stroke
Chris Monaghan woke up one morning and tried to get out of bed. She couldn't.
Her husband, Dan, heard her whimpering, turned on the light...