One in five women between ages 55 and 75 will experience a stroke in their lifetime, according to the American Heart Association. There are two main types of strokes. With an ischemic stroke, a ...

ENJOY YOURSELF. THANK YOU. KELLY ANN AT 816 FIVE ON YOUR HEALTH THIS MORNING. FEELING THE FIRST SIGNS OF A STROKE. FOR SOME PEOPLE IT IS A SUDDEN AND SEVERE HEADACHE OR WEAKNESS ON ONE SIDE, BUT OTHER ...

In the U.S., a person has a stroke every 40 seconds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — making strokes just as widespread as they are dangerous. There are different ...

“Headaches are a common complaint in those who suffer from ischemic strokes, where a blood clot is cutting off blood to the brain,” explains Dr. Sam Laali, a neurologist at Baylor Scott & White ...

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. While age and health are major risk factors for a stroke, did you know falling temperatures can also increase your risk? Consumer Reports ...

THANKS SO MUCH FOR STAYING WITH US. THE MONTH OF MAY IS STROKE AWARENESS MONTH. AND WHILE STROKES CAN BE A COMMON OCCURRENCE, THERE ARE WAYS TO SPOT THE SIGNS QUICKLY AND ALSO WAYS TO LOWER YOUR RISK ...

Strokes can be devastating, life-changing and deadly. But they’re also highly preventable. In fact, according to the American Stroke Association, up to 80% of strokes may be preventable. The key is ...

The American Stroke Association estimates that strokes affect 425,000 women in the United States per year, and women are at a higher risk than men. One reason: Since estrogen helps keep blood vessels ...

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 80 percent of strokes can be prevented with healthy ...