You're finally home after a long hospital rehabilitation after a stroke. Now what? You may feel alone and isolated, dependent on others for your personal needs. But you are not alone. Now is the time to connect with your local hospital's Stroke Support Group. Perhaps the rehabilitation floor or hospital you attended knows of dates and times of... Read more
On average, someone suffers a stroke every 45 seconds. Every 3.3 minutes, someone
dies of a stroke. Stroke is the leading diagnosis from hospital to long-term care.
Not a Woman's Disease?
Heart Disease and Stroke kill over 12 times more women than breast cancer
One in Two women die of heart disease or stroke (1... Read more
No one wants to think about being at risk for stroke. Some people imagine the worst scenario when hearing the word "stroke." But education is a key factor in preventing a stroke from occurring in your life. Let's talk about facts.
Stroke is not a disease.
Stroke strikes the brain.
When brain cells die it is... Read more
What, when, and how much we eat is a hot topic. Every media format is exploding with the latest diet craze or exercise regime. The United States obesity rate is at epidemic proportions and everyone wants a piece of the action.
I had occasion the other day to go through family picture albums. Although I was looking for a particular photo,... Read more
I don't get out much. In fact, I've been chained to my computer for so long that I've outgrown my pants and can't get to the store to purchase a larger size. Over the winter, I have gained weight and seem to have shrunk due to the natural aging process so that very soon I will resemble the shape of a beach ball! This lack of exercise, except in my... Read more
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