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Stroke Recovery: What Is A Stroke?

By: Ed Koeneman | 2010-10-05 | Article Marketing
Have you or a loved one suffered a stroke? Have you been searching for medicine or treatment that will help aide stroke recovery? Then this article is for you. It will briefly describe what a stroke is, discuss the various types of strokes and finally provide some information about stroke recovery. read more

Stroke And Stroke Rehabilitation

By: V. Collazo | 2011-01-15 | Health & Fitness
After suffering a stroke, many patients have stroke rehabilitation so they recover more fully. Participating in stroke rehabilitation helps the patient regain the ability to take care of his or her self; what we call Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). read more

Stroke Symptoms

By: Brian F Brown | 2010-03-29 | Heart
High blood pressure is the leading cause of stroke. Recognizing stroke symptoms is crucial in prompt treatment. This is an article on stroke effects and stroke symptoms. read more

Pen Stroke, Key Stroke

By: Robyn Lee | 2010-01-23 | Writing & Speaking
Keyboard composition. This has given me mixed results so far. For many years, I wrote long hand on paper first, then edited, and then copied it by hand. When I was older,. read more

Post-stroke Rehabilitation: Fatigue After Stroke

By: Ed Koeneman | 2011-01-04 | Article Marketing
This article will discuss post-stroke rehabilitation and fatigue after stroke. A stroke leaves both emotional and physical damage and it can also leave the survivor extremely fatigued. According to researcher reports, up to 70 percent of stroke survivors experience fatigue that includes overwhelming mental or physical exhaustion. read more

Heat Stroke Symptoms

By: alice rose | 2010-10-04 | Alternative Medicine
Heat Stroke is a common illness at the time of summer especially that El Nino phenomenon is currently wrecking havoc all over south east Asia. Heat stress signs might also result while people are exposed in heating elements as burners and stoves for some extended length of duration or in folk who suddenly feel a sudden increase in the temperature in a place which they stay in, as what might happen in every heat wave read more

Stroke- Causes And Symptoms

By: andy | 2012-07-17 | Health & Fitness
A stroke is said to take place when blood flow to a part of the brain stops. A stroke is sometimes called a "brain attack." A stroke is a state of medical emergency. read more

Alternative Stroke Treatment

By: Brian Jones | 2011-01-18 | Article Marketing
The brain is a powerful machine. It is also the most important part after the heart. The brain requires constant pumping of glucose and oxygen from the bloodstream. A cerebrovascular accident also known as a stroke, occurs when blood supply to a part of the brain stops. This results in the death of brain cells. read more

Strokes in Cats

By: Frank Will | 2010-04-03 | Pets
Strokes in cats can happen and do happen a lot more frequently then most cat owners may be aware of. This is a condition that several experts said did not happen in cats, but in the last three to four years the medical community is now recognizing that it can, and in fact does, happen in cats as well as in dogs. read more

Stroke Warning Signs

By: Michael H Price | 2010-04-02 | Health & Fitness
Well, there are no guarantees. But, you can increase the odds of surviving a stroke and reducing the damage, if you know the signs and symptoms of the onset of a stroke. read more

Swimming Strokes And Bodybuilding

By: Sophia | 2011-01-11 | Exercise
As we know, swimming is a popular sport for bodybuilding, especially in summer. Few people are clear about how swimming build different body parts and which kind of swimming best suit them? read more

Hypertension and Stroke

By: Parry P | 2011-04-25 | Health & Fitness
Strokes are the third leading cause of death in the United States, and the number one leading cause of disability. The amount of money spent in rehabilitation of stroke victims each year is astounding. read more

What Are the Signs of a Stroke?

By: Mark Kenison | 2010-04-02 | Diseases and Conditions
When the signs of stroke are recognized early, long-term effects can be alleviated. Learning to recognize the signs, and planning for the costs of stroke can save lives and financial futures. read more

Heat Stroke in a Dog

By: Kathy Davison | 2010-04-03 | Pets
Most dogs do not enjoy being exposed to hot sun. Their body temperature is higher than ours between 38.3 and 38.7 centigrade and as such they feel the heat more than we do. Add to that the addition of a thick fur coat and the very limited ability to dissipate heat - by panting and through the pads under the feet- and you can see how dogs suffer in hot weather. read more

Stroke Causes

By: Brian F Brown | 2010-03-29 | Health & Fitness
In United States, the top three leading causes of death are heart disease, cancer, and stroke. In many cases heart disease and stroke can be prevented. Stroke not only kills but can leave many incapacitated for life. Stroke has a devastating effect on all who experience it or knows someone who has had a stroke. read more