*A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either by a blocked artery or bleeding, causing potential brain cell damage. Symptoms vary depending on the affected brain area and the ...

When it comes to strokes, every minute it takes a person to get medical help can mean precious resources to the brain are being depleted. But how do you know when someone is having a stroke? In some ...

Lauren Barnathan wrapped up her workout earlier in the day and was meditating when something horrific happened. She had a stroke. "I had no idea what was going on," she recalled. "I was screaming at ...

When it comes to a stroke, every minute truly counts. A stroke, often described as a “brain attack,” occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is suddenly cut off, depriving it of oxygen and ...

Strokes can happen to anyone, anytime-early action saves lives The F.A.S.T. test helps detect stroke symptoms instantly 84% of strokes can be prevented with lifestyle changes Every year on October ...

Strokes can occur suddenly—and silently—with symptoms that do not always match expectations. Stroke specialist and director of the University of Utah Stroke Center, Jennifer Majersik, MD, emphasizes ...

This article presents why World Stroke Day matters in India, explains what a stroke really is, introduces the simple yet powerful acronym “FAST” for spotting warning signs, and offers a fresh ...

It only takes a few seconds for a stroke. Whether a person will be okay or spend the rest of their life disabled is determined by how fast warning signs can be recognised and addressed. However, most ...