Each month, some 65,000 Americans will experience a stroke, also known as a brain attack. Many of these individuals will be unaware that they were even at risk. Less than a third will arrive in the ...

World Stroke Day on October 29 is a reminder that strokes are one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. According to the ...

A stroke can strike anyone, anywhere, at any time, but certain individuals are at higher risk. Recognizing the signs and symptoms is crucial for swift intervention and minimizing long-term damage.

Every year on 29 October, voices in India and around the world come together for World Stroke Day to raise awareness about a condition that strikes silently. It’s easy to think a stroke happens only ...

NEW YORK -- Andrea Esteban tried to smile with half her face, crossing her eyes in the process, and her third-grade classmates giggled. Matthew Velez struggled to speak, "Luh, luh, uh, gronk," and the ...

1. Have your blood pressure taken at least once a year. 2. If you're over 50, twice a year. Over 65, or with a history of hypertension, home monitoring at least once a month, or have your blood ...

Stroke recovery represents one of the most challenging yet hopeful journeys in medicine. While the brain damage from a stroke cannot be reversed, the remarkable ability of the human brain to rewire ...

Fast highlights the most common warning signs of stroke, but some strokes present differently. To make sure fewer cases are ...

Both F.A.S.T. and BE-FAST acronyms motivated people to call 911 right away for a possible stroke, and this impact lasted for 30 days. F.A.S.T. outperformed BE-FAST in the ability for people to ...