From the category archives:

Stroke

Busy Woman’s Guide to Surviving a Cardiac Emergency

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No one wants to think about having a heart attack or stroke. It is scary. However, taking the time to think about what you would do in an emergency, knowing the signs, having the information you will need can help you survive and recover well.
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Migranies and Strokes

May 23, 2008

Does your migraine put you at a higher risk for heart attack and stroke? A recent study says yes. As a heart attack-survivor and migraine-sufferer, I was surprised to find out — yes! Read more in my article originally published at MyHealthyHeartInfo.com
A study released recently by the American Academy of Neurology indicates the risk of [...]

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Stressed or Stroke? Three questions to ease your mind about your headache

August 27, 2007

Knowing she was at risk for stroke made Patty Borkowski’s daily headaches worrisome. How do you tell a headache brought on by eye strain or an afternoon drop in blood sugar and from a medical emergency?
“At approximately 3:15 every afternoon, I thought I was suffering a stroke.  I’d be at the computer pounding away and [...]

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Engage Your Health: Embrace Your Brain

June 11, 2007

Here’s yet another reason to “know your numbers!”  The CDC and the American Heart Association reported recently a strong link between the risk factors for heart disease and dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
People in their 40’s and 50’s have the opportunity to impact their future by addressing their blood pressure, weight, cholesterol and blood sugar now [...]

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