Woman survives stroke in 2 parts of the brain at age 29
Jul 19, 2023
Bethany Moeddel had simultaneous strokes in two areas of the brain before her 30th birthday. Now, she is living independently.
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How heart attack and stroke survivors can prepare for wildfires and hurricanes
Jun 28, 2023
Health experts advise people with cardiovascular disease to plan ahead for wildfire and hurricane season.
Young girl who endured heart defect and stroke is now a healthy adult
Jun 21, 2023
Shelby Lombardo survived a congenital heart defect that doctors almost missed, followed by open-heart surgery and a stroke.
Actors who had strokes at musical productions 2 years apart are now married
Jun 14, 2023
Stroke survivors Job Ethan Christenson and Jason Vance Campbell have mobility and speech challenges. But they find strength in their shared trauma bond and through their art.
A vacation after a heart attack or stroke needs some extra planning
Jun 13, 2023
Taking a vacation after a heart attack or stroke can be stressful, but a little extra planning can make it less so, experts say.
Higher cardiovascular risk linked to toxic metals found in everyday life
Jun 12, 2023
Chronic exposure to low levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic increases the risk of stroke and heart disease, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement.
This fitness instructor had a stroke at 36
Jun 9, 2023
After discovering the health problems that caused her stroke, Jessica Diaz became an advocate for heart and brain health.
Stroke rehab improves recovery. So why aren't Hispanic survivors getting enough of it?
May 22, 2023
A critical part of stroke recovery is rehabilitation. But researchers are finding inequities among Hispanic survivors.
The brain isn't the only place a stroke can occur
May 19, 2023
Most strokes happen in the brain, but they also can occur in the eye or spinal cord.
A stroke at 33 left her with locked-in syndrome and a grim prognosis. She defied both.
May 18, 2023
After raising two daughters and doing years of advocacy work, stroke survivor Kate Adamson realized her dream of becoming a hospital social worker.