Published on May 13, 2022 | Brain Health & Stroke, Stay Well
Each year, nearly 800,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke. We are spreading the word about B.E. F.A.S.T.—a simple tool anyone can use to diagnose a stroke by identifying the most common symptoms. Do you know how to identify the symptoms of a stroke?...
Published on Jun 14, 2021 by Dr. Berneet Kaur | Brain Health & Stroke, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When you think of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss comes to mind. But while that’s often one of the symptoms, it’s not the only one. The other symptoms, though, are often less well-known. June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month — offering the...
Published on May 24, 2021 | Brain Health & Stroke, Heart Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When a person experiences a stroke, the type of treatment he or she receives is largely dependent on what caused the stroke. So what happens when the cause is unknown? Treatment following a stroke has dual purposes — it’s intended to limit the damage caused by the...
Published on May 13, 2021 by Caleb Heath, FNP | Brain Health & Stroke, Stay Well
Each year nearly 800,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke. It’s the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the U.S. The signs of a stroke can be hard to recognize. Common symptoms, like arm weakness, difficulty walking/lack...
Published on May 4, 2021 | Brain Health & Stroke, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
If you’re a woman, have you ever felt dizzy without reason or experienced sudden weakness? While these conditions may seem common, they could also be possible signs of a stroke. Learn about the unique symptoms of stroke in women and how you can help lower your risk....
Published on Jul 9, 2020 by Jake McKay, MD | Brain Health & Stroke, Regain Health
More Americans today have epilepsy than ever before, with about 3.4 million people in the United States managing the condition. While the condition is common, those who are not affected may have limited exposure to information regarding epilepsy. Since epilepsy...