Published on May 7, 2019 by Ruchir Shah, MD | Brain Health & Stroke, Regain Health
Did you know that many people experience a warning sign of sorts before having a stroke? It’s true— almost 15 percent of all strokes are preceded by a TIA, what’s often called a “mini-stroke.” So, if you or a loved one have a TIA, what happens next? We often think of...
Published on Mar 5, 2019 | Brain Health & Stroke, Stay Well
We are spreading the word about acting F.A.S.T.—a simple test that anyone can do to diagnose a stroke by identifying the most common symptoms. Do you know how to identify the symptoms of a stroke? Knowing what to look for could help you save a life, including your...
Published on Feb 13, 2019 by Berneet Kaur, MD | Brain Health & Stroke, Men's Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
If you’re one of the millions of Americans with a loved one who has dementia, it may seem as if his or her symptoms get worse at night. And you may actually be right. Researchers studying dementia have found that those with the condition often experience a sensation...
Published on Sep 5, 2018 | Brain Health & Stroke, Erlanger East
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 Jun 21, 2018 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 7, 2018 | Brain Health & Stroke, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
To mark American Stroke Month, Erlanger Southeast Regional Stroke Center would like to help you recognize the common and not-so-common signs of a stroke. Each year nearly 800,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke. It’s the fifth leading cause of death and a...
