'Socially vulnerable' counties highlight inequities in early deaths from heart disease
Oct 19, 2021
People in areas characterized as "socially vulnerable" are more likely to die before age 65 from heart disease and stroke, new research shows.
Stroke News
High school football player tackles stroke, heart condition
Sep 23, 2021
High school football player Carson Cathey had a stroke after getting up one morning. A cardiologist who had the same condition helped him return to the field.
A day before his cardiologist appointment, 41-year-old had a stroke
Sep 21, 2021
Patrick Wright had finally shifted from a troubled life to a smoother path. Paralysis on his left side from a stroke almost caused him to give up, but he fought back for the youth he was helping.
Clot-removing procedure appears safe for pregnant stroke patients
Sep 20, 2021
Mechanical thrombectomy has been widely used to treat stroke patients but has been little-studied in pregnant women.
Physical activity is helpful after a stroke, but how much is healthy?
Sep 16, 2021
Research shows being physically active aids stroke recovery. But survivors may struggle with how much and what type of activity is right for them.
Today's prolonged stress may predict tomorrow's heart problems
Sep 13, 2021
People with normal blood pressure who experience high levels of stress are at greater risk for rising blood pressure or heart problems within a decade, a new study finds.
Since her stroke, her Southern drawl turned into a foreign accent
Sep 13, 2021
With North Carolina woman's rare case of foreign accent syndrome, listeners can hear more than just her natural Southern drawl.
Just 4 or 5 peanuts a day may lower stroke risk in Japanese adults
Sep 9, 2021
Asian men and women in Japan had a lower stroke and heart disease risk if they ate peanuts each day, new research shows.
Neurologist wakes up in the hospital where she works – as a stroke survivor
Sep 8, 2021
After surviving stage 4 colon cancer, Dr. Dipika Aggarwal had a stroke that left her unable to talk or walk. Now, she's regained her speech and movement and encourages fellow stroke survivors to commit to therapy.
He got help F.A.S.T. for his stroke. His mother wasn't as lucky.
Aug 26, 2021
Mike Maddux had time and technology on his side when he had a stroke on the same date as his mother's stroke 14 years earlier.