Stroke Stories
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Natural Foods For High Blood Pressure Diet That Reduce Stroke Risk
Foods high in vitamin B and folic acid may be the trick to lowering stroke risk in hypertension patients. -
Lowering Air Pollution Levels Could Decrease Incidence Of Stroke
Scientists link high particulate matter air pollution to a narrowing of neck arteries that frequently occurs prior to strokes. -
Too Much Sleep Increases Your Risk Of Stroke
Sleeping more than eight hours a day on a consistent basis can nearly double your stroke risk. -
Brain's Speech Region Suddenly Shuts Up, Study Finds
Scientists challenge the age-old idea the Broca's area of the brain produces human speech. -
Stroke Leaves Husband Mute, So Couple Finds Love In Gestures [VIDEO]
A year into their marriage, Don Schwab suffered a stroke that took away his voice. But communication has been better than ever. -
When A Child's Stroke Turns Into Parental PTSD
Fifty-five percent of parents with a child who has suffered a stroke experience at least one symptom associated with a PTSD. -
Drinking Could Increase Your Stroke Risk More Than Any Other Unhealthy Behavior
Drinking heavily during your middle-age years can increase your risk for a stroke more than any other risk factor. -
Stroke Survivors Need Close Monitoring Well Past 90-Day Danger Period
All stroke survivors face a high risk of suffering a second stroke, heart attack, hospitalization, or even death up to five years after the initial event. -
Hospitals Aren't Giving Patients Proper Post-Stroke Care
A stroke can cause major brain damage. But in far too many cases, doctors say, hospitals aren't giving patients recovery treatment that can prevent long-term effects. -
Cognitive Impairment May Increase Risk Of Stroke By 39%
People with some brain impairment, such as dementia, have a significant 39 percent increased risk of stroke compared to people with normal brain function. -
Minor Infections Like The Flu Or Colds Increase A Child's Stroke Risk
Minor infections such as the flu or a common cold can increase a child's risk of suffering a stroke within three days of recovery. -
Poorly Educated Smokers Are Smoking Their Way To A Stroke
Smokers with low education levels put themselves at a dangerous risk of stroke, especially since they usually have high blood pressure too.
