According to the American Stroke Association, being active for at least 150 minutes per week per week can decrease your chance of having a stroke. If you do not want to commit to a gym membership, make small, daily attempts to move by opting for the stairs instead of the elevator, or ...
Sudden dizziness, numbness on one side of the body, difficulty speaking or understanding the language that’s been familiar to you your whole life. These are all a few of the many signs of a ministroke, also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA). What is a ministroke (TIA)? Je...
The Heart Speaks Foundation aims to educate others, particularly minorities and women, about the signs and symptoms of heart disease and how to prevent life-threatening heart events. We spoke with Sharon and fellow attendees about the warning signs and symptoms of a heart attack and stroke, and...
"Women do not think they are going to have a stroke. They think of it as a man's disease," said Greene-Chandos. "You have to know when you are having a stroke, you have to recognize that it's a stroke and you have to get to the emergency room and receive the medication. Women...
Many U.S. women don't know most of the warning signs of a stroke, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2014 Scientific Sessions. The study is also published in the American Heart Association ...