Stroke

Find out everything you need to know about stroke, including symptoms, treatment, causes, management and more.

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A Simple, Low-Impact Way to Reduce Stroke Risk
Research shows that bicycling can reduce the chances of developing a potentially dangerous blood clo...

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What You Need to Know About Vascular Parkinsonism
It mimics Parkinson’s disease but is a very different condition.

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The Science Behind Broken Heart Syndrome
It might feel like a heart attack, but broken heart syndrome is far from it.

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Why are strokes more common in women?
Deaths caused by strokes are expected to increase by nearly 50% by 2050.

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5 Ways to Lower Your Stroke Risk Now
About 80 percent of strokes are preventable—if you make little changes to your day. Learn a...

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Stroke: Why Time Lost Is Brain Lost
Every minute is critical after a stroke—do you know the early warning signs?

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Is It a Headache or a Stroke?
Sometimes, a terrible headache can indicate a much bigger problem—do you know the signs to look for?...

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What You Need to Know About Mini-Stroke
Mini-stroke doesn’t mean minimal danger.

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Could You Have a Stroke and Not Know It?
Get expert answers, plus tips to help lower your risk of silent stroke.

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How Sodium Intake Affects Your Heart and Brain
You can cut your stroke risk dramatically by swapping out salt for alternative seasonings.