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Defeating Stroke One Life At A Time

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EVERY 40 SECONDS, SOMEONE IN THE UNITED STATES SUFFERS A STROKE
 
STROKE IS THE 3RD LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN THE UNITED STATES
 
*STROKE 101: STROKE IS PREVENTABLE*
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Major Headlines. Updated May 2012.

Eating Citrus Fruit May Lower Women's Stroke Risk

Elderly Women With Irregular Heart Beat at Higher Risk for Stroke

Mental Stress May Be Harder on Women's Hearts

Stroke Highlights

05/12/2012 22:02

Eating Citrus Fruit May Lower Women's Stroke Risk

This prospective study is one of the first in which researchers examine how consuming flavonoid subclasses affects the risk of stroke. Flavonoids are a class of compounds present in fruits, vegetables, dark chocolate and red wine. "Studies have shown higher fruit, vegetable and specifically...

Stroke Highlights

05/12/2012 22:12

Mental Stress May Be Harder On Women's Hearts

Searching for the reasons behind these disparities, Charity L. Sauder, Alison E. Thompson, Terrell Myers, and Chester A. Ray, all of Penn State College of Medicine, investigated the effects of mental stress on blood flow through the heart. Their findings show that coronary blood flow actually...

Stroke Highlights

05/12/2012 22:14

Elderly Women With Irregular Heart Beat at Higher Risk for Stroke

"Our results suggest that elderly women with AF may need to be targeted for more effective stroke prevention therapy," says Dr. Louise Pilote, corresponding author of the study, researcher in epidemiology at the RI MUHC and Professor at McGill University's Department of...

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05/12/2012 21:26

Prevention & Treatment Tips!

If you have symptoms of a stroke, call 911 or other emergency services right away. General symptoms of a stroke include:

  • Sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, or loss of movement in your face, arm, or leg, especially on only one side of your body.
  • Sudden vision changes.
  • Sudden trouble speaking.
  • Sudden confusion or trouble understanding simple statements.
  • Sudden problems with walking or balance.
  • A sudden, severe headache that is different from past headaches.

Source: WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise

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What is Stroke United?

Stroke United is an organization aimed at spreading stroke awareness. Our mission is to inform the public the dangers of stroke and the steps that the people can take to prevent it.

What Can I Find at Stroke United?

Here at Stroke United you can find stroke news which are updated on a weekly basis. As you explore the page you will find tips and advice to prevent or treat stroke. Forums for interactive discussion is also available to share ideas and stories. The website also lists very useful print and online resources, most of which are free to the public.

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