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How Likely am I to Suffer a Stroke?
While some strokes cannot be prevented, the National Stroke Association estimates 80% of strokes could have been prevented. This article discusses stroke risk factors.
Jul 6, 2009
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Kristin Colangelo
The Facts About Stroke
Strokes can be fatal or leave permanent damage if not treated immediately. Thankfully, there are tell-tale signs of stroke that indicate that a person needs help.
Jul 6, 2009
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Kristin Colangelo
Preventing and Treating a Heat Stroke
Each year people not only get sick but also die from heat strokes. However, by taking preventive measures heat strokes can be avoided.
Jun 25, 2009
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Venice Kichura
What is Stroke?
Stroke results from damage and death to brain cells. There are numerous risk factors, some related to lifestyle.
Apr 1, 2009
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John Richard Roberts
Coffee And Stroke Risk
Close examination of a study run for over 25 years recently revealed that coffee drinking can reduce the risk of stroke in women.
Mar 21, 2009
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Karla Reed
Economy Class Syndrome Bothers Frequent Flyers
Leg pain bothering you during a flight? Frequent flyers who sit in congested quarters for long periods of time are at risk of developing Deep Veing Thrombosis (DVT).
Mar 11, 2009
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LuAnn Schindler
Behaviors that Reduce the Risk of Stroke
Observational and controlled clinical trials continue to show an association between a healthy lifestyle and a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease in all populations.
Mar 1, 2009
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Stephen Allen Christensen
Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment for Stroke
A stroke can hit in seconds leaving most of its victims with some form of disability to overcome. Here are some types of strokes and the outcomes which can occur.
Feb 10, 2009
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Autumn Heseman
Acute Management of Stroke
When a person suddenly suffers from a stroke, a series of actions are performed in a race against time.
Sep 21, 2008
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Anthony Lee
What Is a Stroke?
A stroke is a medical emergency and can cause permanent neurological damage, complications and death if not promptly diagnosed and treated.
Aug 20, 2008
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Asia Yousaf
Long-Term Manifestations of Stroke
Stroke can be associated with permanent neurological changes and disability. The nature of the impairment depends on the location of the stroke in the brain.
Nov 19, 2007
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Anthony Lee
Stroke Rehabilitation Choices
Once a stroke has happened there are dietary factors, exercises, acupuncture, Qigong, Integrative Manual Therapy, Reiki, Yoga and more CAM options to consider.
Feb 20, 2007
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Kimberly Burnham