Orthopedic surgeon becomes patient after stroke at 48
May 14, 2021
Facing serious speech and balance issues, Dr. Mike Knapic put his trademark determination into recovery after a stroke.
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5 things to know about blood pressure before it's a problem
May 12, 2021
High blood pressure, or hypertension, can sneak up on you without symptoms, but simple actions can prevent long-term threats to your brain and more.
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.
These 'concrete steps' could help fight racism in health care
May 11, 2021
History lessons related to race and racism, community immersion and more should be part of medical training, according to a new report from two of the nation's leading health organizations.
College athletes with COVID-19 rarely have heart complications, small study finds
May 10, 2021
COVID-19-related heart complications are uncommon in college athletes, who can return to sports when they recover from infection, according to a small study.
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.
His story is rooted in a faulty heart. The captivating part is what he's done since.
Apr 30, 2021
The 2.0 version of Kevin Kirksey's life is all about uplifting others. AHA CEO Nancy Brown shares his story.
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