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Essential Activities for Post-Stroke Recovery
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Essential Activities for Post-Stroke Recovery

Joel Stein, MD | September 5, 2023

Stroke affects each person in different ways, so recovery must be individualized. But one constant is that recovery steps should…

Stroke Danger from PTSD for Young Adults
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Stroke Danger from PTSD for Young Adults

November 27, 2019

For the first time, research finds increased risk of stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) in young and middle-age veterans with PTSD.

New Afib Guidelines: Warfarin Not the Best Drug?
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New Afib Guidelines: Warfarin Not the Best Drug?

Ijeoma A. Ekeruo, MD | September 16, 2019

New guidelines for preventing stroke-causing blood clots from Afib compare non-vitamin K anticoagulants (NOACs) with warfarin (Coumadin)

These Infections Could Increase Your Stroke Risk
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These Infections Could Increase Your Stroke Risk

August 7, 2019

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…

Recovering from a Severe Stroke: One Man’s Remarkable Story
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Recovering from a Severe Stroke: One Man’s Remarkable Story

Ted W. Baxter | April 15, 2019

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 Linked to Stroke and Heart Disease
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Diet Drinks Linked to Stroke and Heart Disease

March 1, 2019

Diet drinks are popular among those who want to lose weight, but new research shows that too much increases stroke risk for postmenopausal women…

How to Stop a Stroke Before It Happens
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How to Stop a Stroke Before It Happens

Bruce A. Perler, MD, MBA | February 7, 2019

Feeling perfectly healthy? Chances are, your doctor still orders certain tests—called “screening tests”—that check for conditions such as colon cancer…

What’s Your Stroke Risk If You Have Afib?
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What’s Your Stroke Risk If You Have Afib?

Enrique D. Garcia-Sayan, MD | February 4, 2019

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.

Can Yoga Give You a Stroke?
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Can Yoga Give You a Stroke?

Loren Fishman, MD | January 29, 2019

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.

Fit People Have Milder Strokes
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Fit People Have Milder Strokes

November 4, 2018

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.

This Vitamin Really Protects Against Stroke
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This Vitamin Really Protects Against Stroke

October 2, 2018

Folic acid greatly reduces stroke risk, according to new research—especially if you have high blood pressure. Should you take it? Find out…

Your Eyes Could Give Important Clues About Stroke
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Your Eyes Could Give Important Clues About Stroke

Richard Leigh, MD | August 21, 2018

A stroke can be debilitating. But researchers continue to unravel its mysteries. Here: How our eyes may offer clues to stroke damage. Read on…

Stroke Risk for Women Is Different
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Stroke Risk for Women Is Different

Kathryn M. Rexrode, MD | July 28, 2018

Besides stroke risk factors everyone faces—high blood pressure, Afib, diabetes, etc.—women have unique hormone-based risks. Learn more…

The Stroke Treatment You May Need to Ask For
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The Stroke Treatment You May Need to Ask For

Sameer Ansari, MD, PhD | May 14, 2018

Thrombectomy—the surgical removal of a clot that causes a stroke—can save lives and lead to better outcomes. But many hospitals don’t offer it yet.

Do You Know Exactly What to Do If You Have a Stroke?
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Do You Know Exactly What to Do If You Have a Stroke?

Michael Frankel, MD | April 16, 2018

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...