Stroke

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…

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.

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...

How to Survive the Worst Type of Stroke
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How to Survive the Worst Type of Stroke

Edward C. Jauch, MD | December 1, 2015

Taking the right action can save your life… If someone asked you for a quick definition of a stroke, you…

Is It a Migraine, Low Blood Sugar, a Seizure…or a Stroke?
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Is It a Migraine, Low Blood Sugar, a Seizure…or a Stroke?

Edward C. Jauch, MD | August 20, 2015

They’re called stroke mimics. The symptoms are similar to a stroke—slurred speech, a weakness on one side of your body…