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9 Athletes Under 40 Who Suffered Strokes

May 20, 2020

Even young, in-shape athletes can be victims of a stroke. It happened to these athletes when they were all under 40. Could it happen to you?

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5 ways stroke fools young people

April 28, 2020

Ten to 15 percent of strokes occur in people 45 or younger, many of whom are fooled into thinking the symptoms are caused by something else.

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Stroke therapy: Gardening

May 6, 2019

Gardening is a good way to incorporate an everyday activity into your stroke therapy. Learn the benefits of gardening for stroke survivors.

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Stroke therapy: Gardening

May 6, 2019

Gardening is a good way to incorporate an everyday activity into your stroke therapy. Learn the benefits of gardening for stroke survivors.

tags: gardening , newsletter , rehabilitation , stroke , stroke-survivors , therapy

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Mild Stroke Effects Can Go Unrecognized

May 3, 2019

Whenever a stroke occurs, the brain sustains some damage, even during a mild stroke. You may not be in the clear even if physical symptoms disappear...

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Women and Strokes: Knowing These Symptoms Could...

May 1, 2019

Women are more likely to die from a stroke than men, so knowing the unique symptoms of stroke in women could help save your life or the life ...

tags: emergency-room , er , newsletter , stroke , womens-health

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Women and Strokes: Knowing These Symptoms Could...

May 1, 2019

Women are more likely to die from a stroke than men, so knowing the unique symptoms of stroke in women could help save your life or the life ...

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The Difference Between Heart Attacks, Cardiac ...

August 15, 2018

The risk factors may be the same, but understanding the differences between a stroke, heart attack and cardiac arrest could mean the difference...

tags: cardiac arrest , cardiology , heart attack , heart health , stroke

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What to Know About Updated Stroke Treatment Guidelines

June 5, 2018

This change in guidelines will allow emergency medical services (EMS) to treat almost every patient that has stroke symptoms as a candidate for...

tags: fast , stroke , stroke symptoms , stroke treatment guidelines

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