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86-year-old stroke survivor defies odds
A stroke threatened to rob 86-year-old Pauline Johnson of her independence. However, quick treatment and a determined spirit have helped the Kearney, Nebraska, resident return to her home and routine.
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Can stress cause a stroke?
Stress is an inevitable part of life that can sometimes feel overwhelming. If left unaddressed, it can also have major impacts on your health.
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You asked, we answered: Can using a massage gun on your neck cause a stroke?
Question: Can using a massage gun on your neck cause a stroke? Answer from Pierre Fayad, MD, neurologist.
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Can medications like Ozempic® and Wegovy® decrease your stroke risk?
Interest in Ozempic® and Wegovy® has skyrocketed as the drugs have helped people lose weight. However, there is increasing evidence their benefits aren’t limited to weight loss.
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When is a headache a sign of a stroke or aneurysm?
Most of us experience a headache now and then. But are there instances when we need to take that headache more seriously?
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Can a stroke cause dementia?
Impairments can be common after an individual has a stroke. Read on to learn about whether or not a stroke can cause dementia.
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A perfect formula: College professor returns to teaching after critical stroke
Lynn’s amazing outcome is attributed to Eric’s quick recognition of her stroke symptoms, the emergency squad’s rapid response and the helicopter that brought Lynn directly to Nebraska Medical Center.
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Strokes 101: Prevention, warning signs and risk factors
How to tell if you're at risk for a stroke, and if you or a loved one might be having one.
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Patient survives serious stroke due to quick response of co-worker and stroke team
You've probably heard it said before: When it comes to stroke, a quick response is critical.
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Healing and recovering after stroke: 9 common stroke complications and how to deal with them
Strokes are sudden, mostly unpredictable, and dramatic in the impact they have. They not only steal from the person some or many of their normal basic functions and abilities, but dramatically impact their daily lives.
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