Elko Daily Free Press |
Mini-stroke may be sign of major underlying health issue Elko Daily Free Press The symptoms of a TIA and those of a major stroke, which is the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States, are quite similar. And though the effects of a TIA are temporary — that’s the “transient” in the name — that doesn’t mean they’re ... |
Medical News Today |
Life after stroke: Tips for recovering communication skills
Medical News Today Every year in the United States, more than 795,000 people have a stroke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Furthermore, the United Kingdom’s Stroke Association note that 1 in 3 people will experience communication problems … |
Washington Post |
This fit young woman was having strokes, and doctors didn’t know why Washington Post Hardeman was fairly sure she had just had a stroke, her second in less than three years. But she had never asked the neurologist she had seen after the first stroke where she should head in the event of a recurrence. Rattled, she opted for the only ... |
The Guardian |
Experience: I had a stroke while I was pregnant The Guardian My mum was by my side and said, “Darling, you’ve had a stroke.” I tried to sit up, but the nurse told me I would fall out of bed, because I had no sitting balance. I thought, “Are you on crack? Of course I can sit up!” But she was ... |
Science Daily |
How stress may increase risk of heart disease and stroke Science Daily Heightened activity in the amygdala — a region of the brain involved in stress — is associated with a greater risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a study published in The Lancet that provides new insights into the possible mechanism by … Study finds how stress ... |