When it comes to strokes, every minute it takes a person to get medical help can mean precious resources to the brain are being depleted. But how do you know when someone is having a stroke? In some ...

One in six deaths from cardiovascular disease in the United States is due to stroke, and over 100 million people worldwide have had a stroke, which is a leading cause of serious long-term disability.

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Those living in areas with many fast food joints may have a higher stroke risk. Feb. 19, 2009— -- People living in neighborhoods where fast food restaurants are plentiful appear to have a higher ...

When it comes to a stroke, every minute truly counts. A stroke, often described as a “brain attack,” occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is suddenly cut off, depriving it of oxygen and ...

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

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.

This article was written for our sponsor, WakeMed Health & Hospitals. An acronym adopted by many hospitals, including WakeMed, to detect the signs of a stroke could mean the difference between life ...

(NewsUSA) – Cardiovascular Disease including stroke remains a leading cause of death in the United States and is the number one cause of death in women, according to the American Stroke Association, a ...

A study by the American Stroke Association surveyed 1,900 people to assess public awareness of stroke symptoms. Awareness and recognition of “F.A.S.T.” stroke symptoms – Face, Arm, Speech, and Time to ...

It only takes a few seconds for a stroke. Whether a person will be okay or spend the rest of their life disabled is determined by how fast warning signs can be recognised and addressed. However, most ...

On World Stroke Day, it’s a good time to learn the warning signs of a stroke, and a D.C.-area doctor explains how a simple acronym can help save a life. Oct. 29 is known as World Stroke Day, and the ...