47-year-old mom came home from a work trip and had two strokes
May 11, 2021
In her 40s, Stephanie Gerding had two strokes after busy back-to-back work trips. Through goal-setting and support from her family, she learned to walk again.
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Preterm deliveries may pose long-term stroke risk for mothers
May 10, 2021
A new study encompassing more than 2 million women over 40 years suggests women who deliver babies prematurely face an increased risk of stroke for decades to come.
Son helps dad after back surgery, then dad helps son after stroke
May 7, 2021
After nursing his father back to health following back surgery, Tim Connery had a stroke that flipped the script on their relationship.
5 critical steps to help prevent a stroke
May 5, 2021
Most strokes can be prevented by making lifestyle changes, such as moving more, eating a healthier diet and keeping blood pressure under control.
47-year-old relearned to walk, talk and count after stroke
May 3, 2021
Executive admits she wasn't a good patient before her stroke. Now she advises others to know and control their blood pressure and cholesterol numbers.
Some cancer survivors could have increased risk for heart problems after hormone therapy
Apr 26, 2021
Hormone therapies are effective in treating breast and prostate cancers but can raise the risk for heart attacks or strokes, especially in people with other cardiovascular risk factors, a new report finds.
Waist size may better predict AFib risk in men
Apr 15, 2021
For women, body mass index may be a better predictor of the risk of an irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation, while waist circumference may be a more helpful gauge in men, new research suggests.
Black young adults face higher stroke risk than their white peers
Mar 29, 2021
Black young adults are nearly four times more likely than their white counterparts to have a stroke, according to a new study.
Stroke, blindness, a heart transplant – and a can-do spirit
Mar 23, 2021
In Hana Hooper's first semester at college, she was diagnosed with a genetic heart condition. That led to strokes, surgeries, a coma, blindness, a heart transplant – and a resolve to keep learning, moving and cherishing every day.
How oral health may affect your heart, brain and risk of death
Mar 19, 2021
Dental cavities may significantly increase the risk of a life-threatening bleeding stroke in the brain, according to new research.