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...
New study confirms strong link between COVID and this brain disease
Ever since the coronavirus became a widespread global pandemic, medical researchers have sought to understand how the virus impacts other medical ailments, especially neurological...
These two food linked to higher risk of diabetes, stroke and heart disease
In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers found that salt and too many processed meats are linked...
These 3 common prescribed drugs may increase stroke risk by 60%
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...
This surgery may help restore hand and arm function after stroke
Every year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke.
Of these, approximately 80% lose arm function and as many as 50-60%...
This therapy boosts recovery from stroke and dementia
In a new study from UCLA, researchers found that a one-time injection of an experimental stem cell therapy may help repair brain damage and...