Tag: avoid a stroke

  • Doctors Explain the Signs of Stroke in Women and Men

    Doctors Explain the Signs of Stroke in Women and Men

    Knowing these symptoms can save a life. Every forty seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke – an attack on the human brain.Ā  This alarming statistic from theĀ Centers for Disease Control and PreventionĀ underscores the silent yet pervasive threat strokes pose to our health. A stroke can strike like lightning ā€“ sudden, shocking, and…

  • 8 Reasons A Stroke Happens (That Most People Ignore)

    8 Reasons A Stroke Happens (That Most People Ignore)

    A stroke usually happens unexpectedly, and can be a scary, life threatening event. If theĀ strokeĀ doesn’t cause death, it can cause many other issues that may take a long time to recover from, if recovery is even possible. These issues may include: Loss of muscle movement Complete paralysis Trouble swallowing or talking Memory loss Difficulty thinking…

  • Signs Of A Stroke : What To Look For

    Signs Of A Stroke : What To Look For

    A stroke is a serious blockage in a vessel in the brain, or it is bleeding in the brain. Strokes can often be fatal when they are not properly identified and treated as soon as possible, or they can have debilitating results that affect the afflicted individual for the rest of his or her life.…

  • 5 Supplements That Can Help Prevent a Brain Stroke

    5 Supplements That Can Help Prevent a Brain Stroke

    Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of long-term disability. Strokecenter.org estimates that each year, 795,000 people suffer a stroke in the United States. Over 140,000 die and tens of thousands are permanently disabled. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), diabetes, high…