Thinning tresses, a few too many strands in the trash and a clogged drain — hair loss happens to the best of us. But it’s comforting to know that all the inconveniences of aging do not discriminate — not even against the ultra-glamorous. Golden Globe, Emmy award-winning and all-around alluring actress Sharon Stone knows too […]
Tag: Stroke
How to lower your stroke risk at every age
Somebody has a stroke every five minutes, making it a leading cause of death, as well as a leading cause of disability among those who survive. “A stroke is when blood supply to the brain is blocked or reduced,” explains Dr Angela Rai, a GP. “There are two main types of stroke. An ischaemic stroke, […]
‘I’m a miracle:’ UNF bus driver has stroke while driving, saved by 2 passengers
A 74-year-old man says 2 young women at the University of North Florida saved his life after he suffered a stroke while driving a charter bus on campus. >> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE
‘Massive stroke’ puts Prosser coach in the hospital for Christmas. Long recovery expected
A longtime Lower Yakima Valley coach and educator spent Christmas in the intensive care unit on a ventilator after suffering a massive stroke, said his family. Ron Rutz is a paraprofessional at Artz Fox Elementary in the Mabton School District and also works as an assistant coach for Prosser High School’s girls wrestling program. “He […]
These Are The 7 Things Stroke Doctors Say You Should Never, Ever Do
In the United States, strokes are a top cause of death and a major cause of disability, according to the American Stroke Association. This is a scary reality, especially since many of the stroke risk factors are pretty silent (like high cholesterol and high blood pressure) ― until they’re not. But just because some of the […]