Stroke affects each person in different ways, so recovery must be individualized. But one constant is that recovery steps should…
For the first time, research finds increased risk of stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) in young and middle-age veterans with PTSD.
New guidelines for preventing stroke-causing blood clots from Afib compare non-vitamin K anticoagulants (NOACs) with warfarin (Coumadin)
You could be at higher risk for a stroke if you have certain types of infections. Here are the infections to watch out for and how to protect yourself…
Ischemic stroke affects nearly 700,000 people in the US each year. Here’s how one man overcame the serious complications that resulted...
Diet drinks are popular among those who want to lose weight, but new research shows that too much increases stroke risk for postmenopausal women…
Feeling perfectly healthy? Chances are, your doctor still orders certain tests—called “screening tests”—that check for conditions such as colon cancer…
A popular scoring system for people with atrial fibrillation can help predict stroke risk, but two key steps will make it most useful for you.
While extremely rare, it is true that some yoga poses increase your risk for a stroke. Make sure you have a good teacher and avoid these risky poses.
Staying physically active helps you avoid a stroke…but if you do have one, you’ll be more likely to have a mild one and recover better.
No one wants to have a stroke, but knowing what to do can mean the difference between life and death. Read on for the latest thinking...
Taking the right action can save your life… If someone asked you for a quick definition of a stroke, you…
They’re called stroke mimics. The symptoms are similar to a stroke—slurred speech, a weakness on one side of your body…
Most strokes occur due to years of high blood pressure…or when the gradual buildup of fatty substances (plaque) in the…
For hundreds of years, scientists, physicians and others have observed that many people who cannot speak well or even speak…
