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 ...

The NHS Fast (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) acronym is a simple way to help people identify the most common signs of a stroke: ...

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 ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - May is stroke awareness month, and one local family's real-life emergency shows just how powerful it can be when someone recognizes the signs of a stroke--and acts fast. Sarah ...

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 ...

Stroke is a serious medical condition that occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, resulting in brain damage. It is a global health concern, impacting millions of individuals and families ...

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.