Learn the common warning signs of a stroke, which are essential to recognize to ensure a person gets prompt treatment.

Learn why people often dismiss stroke warning signs, how psychological barriers delay treatment, and what actions can save ...

Discover the alarming link between weight and stroke risk, plus expert-recommended strategies that could protect your brain ...

By definition, symptoms should resolve within 24 hours. However, a TIA can be a warning sign that a full stroke could follow. Individuals who have a TIA are referred to a neurologist for further ...

Pregnancy puts women at higher risk for stroke, especially in the last month before delivery and the first six weeks after ...

The Emmy winner urges people to pay attention to stroke symptoms and to advocate for themselves, warning, “If your face starts to fall in any way or has numbness, if your arm feels strange or ...

The widely used FAST acronym remains the best tool for helping bystanders recognize stroke symptoms, despite efforts to expand it to BE-FAST.

Medical experts use the acronym BEFAST to identify stroke symptoms: Balance issues, Eye problems, Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call 911. Stroke is the fifth leading ...

Both F.A.S.T and another acronym, BE-FAST, helped people remember the symptoms of stroke, according to findings to be ...

SO SLURRED SPEECH, YOU KNOW, A WEAKNESS OF ONE ARM OR ONE LEG ... of calling 911 right away when you notice the symptoms of a stroke. In this week's Woman's Doctor, women are at higher risk ...

Everyone should know the signs and symptoms so they can act immediately if they suspect someone is having a stroke. The more quickly medical attention is given after a stroke, the greater the ...