October 26, 2015 Dystextia: Garbled phone text may be sign of a stroke A woman's garbled text message to her son had an underlying message: She was having a stroke
October 26, 2015 Quick treatment for stroke may lead to more healthy days Shaving even a minute off the time between the onset of a stroke and initial treatment may add to the amount of "healthy" days people have afterward, suggests a new study.
October 26, 2015 Former NFL cheerleader partially paralyzed after suffering stroke At age 28, a professional cheerleader and dancer’s life took an unexpected turn when she suffered a stroke that left her paralyzed on her right side.
October 26, 2015 Stroke recognition, response subpar in US and UK A new survey suggests that just over half of people in the U.S. and England would know how to recognize a stroke and when to call an ambulance.
October 25, 2015 Extra virgin olive oil linked to lower blood sugar and cholesterol Compared to other kinds of fat, extra virgin olive oil may have healthier effects on levels of blood sugar and bad cholesterol after meals, according to an Italian study.
October 25, 2015 Friends, teammates call for support of softball player who suffered brain aneurysm Friends and teammates of a California softball player who has been on life support since suffering a brain aneurysm on the field Saturday continue to spread awareness by using the hashtag #PrayforDana on social media.
October 25, 2015 Higher purpose in life tied to better brain health People with a high sense of purpose in life have a lower risk of stroke, according to new research.
October 25, 2015 Interactive rehabilitation device restores vet’s use of hand after stroke After suffering from four strokes in two years, the right side of David Villareal’s body was completely debilitated. The 53-year-old retired Marine could no longer play music, his profession and passion, and was often left immobile from painful muscle spasms.
October 25, 2015 Majority of American women aren’t aware of stroke risk factors, survey suggests Stroke is the third leading cause of death for American women, but a survey conducted by Ohio State University researchers suggests only a fraction of women know the top risk factors for the condition.
October 25, 2015 Kids learn to shoot down stroke with video game A doctor who generally advises children to turn off electronic devices urges them to play "Stroke Hero," a video game that teaches kids to identify stroke symptoms and summon help, according to a new study.
