Rehabilitation is an integral part of recovery for those who have suffered from a stroke. While rehab usually takes place in an in-patient ... Read More
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Stroke Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
It happened so fast. Sharon Brooks, co-owner of the trendy but now-defunct Hamburger Mary's restaurant in San Francisco, was ringing out the ... Read More
How To Protect Yourself From Summer Health Hazards
Summer is here! Along with the sudden urge to be carefree comes the need to protect yourself from summer health hazards. The list can be ... Read More
More and More Young Black People Are Suffering From Strokes! Why?
A recent study from the American Heart Association Journal, found that there is a link between high blood pressure and stroke in a group of ... Read More
Rapper Black Rob Hospitalized, Reveals History of Multiple Strokes
Rapper Black Rob made a name for himself in the early 2000's after being apart of Sean "Diddy" Combs Bad Boy family. His hit "Whoa" was on ... Read More
10 Ways to Stop a Stroke in Its Tracks
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health offers some staggering statistics for African Americans and their ... Read More
7 Things You’re Doing To Cause A Stroke
You may not even realize it but there are certain things you're doing that could cause a stroke. Wondering how to avoid having a ... Read More
5 Jobs that May Give You Heart Disease
Your job really may be bad for your health. A new study found a link between heart health – specifically heart disease and stroke – and ... Read More
My Story: “There Is Life After Stroke”
There is life after a stroke. Wanda Walton and her family had just spent the afternoon in the Los Angeles area. She was driving home on ... Read More
Stress Can Kill: Hypertension In Black Americans
Chronically high levels of stress may increase Black Americans' risk of high blood pressure, a new study suggests. "Given the ... Read More
Comedian Sinbad Suffers Stroke: Prayers Up!
Long-time comedian, Sinbad, is recovering from a recent stroke, the stand-up comedian's family confirmed in a statement to the Associated ... Read More
Monica, Singer, Sister and Overcomer: “I Would Hurt So Bad, I’d Pass Out”
Singer Monica's music career spans more than 20 years. She's sold over 30 million albums worldwide, with seven albums and a Grammy under her ... Read More