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What Happens in the Brain During Vascular Dementia

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Key Takeaways Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia.Strokes that affect cognitive (thinking) abilities cause vascular dementia.Vascular ...
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FAST Vs. BE-FAST: How Well Do You Know The First Signs Of A Stroke?

A study by the American Stroke Association surveyed 1,900 people to assess public awareness of stroke symptoms. Awareness and recognition of “F.A.S.T.” stroke symptoms – Face, Arm, Speech, and Time to ...
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She Had a ‘Wake-Up Stroke’ at 39. Here’s Why She’s Sharing Video of the Event

Share on Pinterest Krista Figari (pictured) experienced a wake-up stroke at 39. Image Provided by Krista Figari Teacher Krista Figari is opening up about how she experienced a “wake-up” stroke at the ...
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CATES: Stroke symptoms cannot wait

Carol A. Cates, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, is the chief nursing officer at Odessa Regional Medical Center. You can reach her via e-mail at [email protected] Every time I think about strokes, I think about ...

Perimenopause Raises Your Risk of Stroke—But These Habits Can Help Undo Its Effects

The estrogen deficit of perimenopause can also slow down your metabolism—an outcome of aging as well—and make you less ...