A stroke rarely announces itself politely. It interrupts blood flow to the brain, and the brain reacts immediately. The World Health Organization states, “A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted.” When circulation falters, brain cells begin to suffer damage within minutes. That damage can alter movement,...

Strokes hit fast and without any warning. One moment, everything is fine, the next, you wake up not being able to speak or move properly. Unfortunately, this is the reality for millions of people worldwide, yet studies have shown that up to 80% of strokes are avoidable. Luckily, reducing stroke risk doesn’t have to entail...

Almost 800,000 American adults have a stroke every year, with around 610,000 of those cases being the first time. Globally, it was the second leading cause of mortality in 2019. As significant as these stats are, many people don’t know how serious the issue is due to various stroke myths. People are often unaware of...

Millions of American women take a little pill every day to avoid getting pregnant. Many believe it is completely safe. But several studies now connect certain types of birth control to higher risks of stroke and heart problems. Researchers have found that these birth control pills can cause side effects that influence inflammation and alter the nervous system. The findings are calling...

In the United States alone, strokes are the 5th most common cause of death and one of the prominent causes of disability. In a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers uncovered a link between chronic loneliness and stroke risk. According to the study there is evidence suggesting chronic loneliness...

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, more familiarly known as NSAIDs, are commonly used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and lower fever. While these medications are effective in managing various conditions, there is growing concern about their impact on heart health. NSAIDs heart attack risk and stroke risk are real – and depending on you and your health...

Jonathan Buckelew was 24 and loved staying active. The young athlete played basketball, soccer, and hit the gym regularly. That October in 2015, he decided to see a chiropractor for what seemed like a routine neck adjustment. But during the appointment, something went wrong. Jonathan became dizzy and disoriented. Racing Against Time According to reports, Jonathan was having...

You likely have read about full-blown strokes, but did you know that mini strokes can happen, too, and are actually quite common? The problem is that they can go unnoticed, preventing the victim from getting the medical attention that they need. Not only that, but they are also at an even higher risk for a...

When you think of a typical stroke patient, who do you think of? Chances are, you are picturing an older person, maybe even your own grandparents. Recently, however, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have shown a disturbing increase in stroke cases among younger individuals. Between 2020 and 2022, there was a...

Sleep is critically important for our health, in particular, the health of our brain. Sleep disturbances or other sleep-related symptoms can actually signal to us that something may be amiss. Research suggests that there are certain sleep-related warning signs that may be indicators of an elevated stroke risk. By understanding and recognizing these signs, individuals...

In 2012, Jimi Fritze, a 40-year-old man from Sweden, was paralyzed by a massive stroke. Although he was not able to move, he was conscious and could still hear everything going on around him. It was while lying in a hospital bed that Jimi claims doctors started discussing whether to donate his organs as they...

Researchers at UCLA Health claimed they have discovered the very first drug to rehabilitate the physical effects of stroke in mice. Two candidate drugs were derived from their research into the mechanism of the brain effects of rehabilitation. One of these drugs led to a substantial recovery in the control of movement in the mice...