May is National Stroke Awareness Month. This year, the focus is on stroke in women and minorities. Did you know that stroke is more common is women than in men, African-Americans are twice as likely to die from stroke as Caucasians, and Hispanics are at higher risk of having a stroke at a younger age … Read more
I have written a lot about stroke during previous Stroke Awareness Months. Having had a stroke myself more than twenty years ago, I want everyone to know the symptoms of stroke. The quicker someone receives treatment, the more likely they are to make a good recovery. My earlier posts cover a great deal about stroke, … Read more
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. As I’ve written about before, I had a stroke 20 years ago, and I don’t want you or someone you love to go through that. To learn what stroke is, risk factors, prevention, how to recognize when someone is having a stroke and what to do about it, and … Read more
May is Stroke Awareness Month. Entertainer Della Reese is a stroke survivor and encourages others who experience stroke. Learn more about stroke from the National Stroke Association. You will find information about risk factors, prevention, and recovery on the organization’s Web site as well as in National Stroke Awareness Month: Stroke Risk Factors and Symptoms This is a very important … Read more