Strokes in Younger People Are Increasing Even As New Stroke Prevention Guidelines Are Released 

Recently, I’ve met with several married couples in their 50s where one spouse had a stroke and needed nursing home care – one had a stroke in his 40s and has been in a nursing home for many years already. This prompted me to do … [Read more...]

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AI Technology is Doing Amazing Things to Help People with Neurological and Movement Disorders 

Keith Thomas, a former Manhattan wealth manager, and his sister, Michelle Bennett, who is now his caregiver, have watched their lives quickly change. In July 2020, at the age of 41, Thomas accidentally dove into a shallow pool, … [Read more...]

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Critter Corner: Does Having a Stroke Increase Your Chances of Dementia? 

Dear Hayek, My aunt had a stroke pretty recently, and now she is having trouble remembering things, among other issues. Do strokes increase the chances of someone having dementia? If so, how long does it take to notice … [Read more...]

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Two Mind-Blowing Stroke Findings Will Be Presented This Week 

This week, the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2023 will be held in person in Dallas beginning today and virtually Feb. 8-10, 2023. The conference is a world premier meeting for researchers and … [Read more...]

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Why Are So Many Young People Having Strokes?

Stroke prevention efforts are most often focused on older adults. That’s because 60% of strokes happen in adults 65 years and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many don’t realize that strokes are … [Read more...]

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