Stroke

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14 Foods That Can Reduce Your Risk of Stroke

Lowering your blood pressure is the best way to protect yourself from stroke. Following these guidelines for your diet could cut your risk by 27 percent.

Recovering from a Stroke Is Hard—Here’s How I’m Making the Most of Rehab

Recovery is possible  for most anyone, if you have  enough determination.

This Woman’s 6-Year-Old Son Had a Massive Stroke Right in Front of Her

A mother reveals her son's stroke symptoms, and how she helped him get the necessary...

A Woman Had Two Strokes at Age 29—Here’s How She Recovered

Dina was a perfectly healthy young adult starting a new life—until she suddenly found herself...

6 Signs of a Stroke You Might Be Ignoring

Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death nationwide. Brain damage from strokes can be minimized...

If You’re at Risk for a Stroke, This Acronym Could Save Your Life

If you or a loved one exhibits any of these signs, act FAST.

I Had a Stroke at 36—and I Owe My Recovery to an Anti-Wrinkle Injection

Many people assume that strokes happen only to old people. That mistake could cost you...

Carotid Artery Surgery: Could It Give You a Stroke?

Know the facts before going under the knife to clear your carotid artery.

The Stranger Who Changed My Life: The Boy Who Saved the Senator

Just when his condition threatened to devastate him completely, he received a letter from an...