At 38, he survived 3 strokes: 'It broke me down, but it also enlightened me'
May 16, 2019
Almost five years after three strokes hit Lee Stroy, the young father of five had to relearn basic life skills.
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Study finds higher risk of stroke-linked plaque in men, possible test for women
May 16, 2019
Men are more likely to develop dangerous plaque buildup in their neck arteries, but a protein hormone might be a helpful warning sign in women, new research suggests.
This neurologist went from dropout to doctor of the year
May 14, 2019
Wyoming's Dr. David B. Wheeler has been an encouraging voice for patients who live in rural areas. He's learned a lot since quitting school at 16.
A Stroke Month love story – and so much more
May 13, 2019
Moyamoya disease forced Tara MacInnes to undergo two brain surgeries at 17 and give up on her childhood dream. It also prompted her to become an advocate, a thrill-seeker, a counselor and, now, a newlywed.
She asked Google for a story about a Coast Guard stroke survivor. She found her soulmate.
May 9, 2019
When their cross-country courtship led to a proposal, Tara MacInnes and Sean Bretz knew when they'd marry: the first Saturday of American Stroke Month. Being stroke survivors brought them together.
A stroke almost took gospel star's life – then taught her about living
May 8, 2019
Gospel legend Stefanie Minatee thought she was "invincible." A stroke showed her she wasn't. But her determined spirit has helped her through a long recovery.
Olympic great Michael Johnson wants you to think F.A.S.T.
May 6, 2019
Michael Johnson's quick reaction to his stroke was a big reason for his stellar recovery.
A stroke at 31. An aneurysm at 35. At 39 – tennis, anyone?
May 2, 2019
Nobody knows exactly what caused Ira Goodman's cardiovascular problems, but it's given him firsthand experience with life-threatening conditions.
The often-overlooked connection between sleep troubles and stroke
May 2, 2019
A new report examines the impact sleep apnea and other sleep problems have on stroke recovery and recurrence.
John Singleton's fatal stroke spotlights black Americans' hypertension risk
May 1, 2019
Oscar-nominated director John Singleton died at age 51. Like many black Americans, he suffered from high blood pressure.