During an ischemic stroke, blood vessels in the brain are blocked or narrowed. During a hemorrhagic stroke, there's bleeding ...

“Because strokes can strike at any age, it’s important to be aware of how your brain works and the signs and symptoms of stroke,” says Dr. Fan Caprio, medical director of the Comprehensive ...

An average of 1.9 million nerve cells die every minute when a stroke occurs, and it's possible to catch it before it happens ...

GETTING a head massage under warm water, the pitter-patter of conversation with your stylist, soft locks smelling of fancy shampoo. Whatever your favourite part of going to the hairdresser, ...

Bradford B. Worrall, MD, a University of Virginia professor of neurology and public health, says many stroke survivors develop spasticity.

A mini-stroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA), is a serious warning sign that should never be ignored. It happens when ...

Quick action following suspected mini stroke symptoms can prevent severe outcomes. Contact emergency services immediately, even if symptoms begin to resolve. Document the timing and nature of ...

Did you know that heart attack symptoms can look different for women than men? Per the Heart Research Institute UK: “Women ...

Going to the hairdresser is often considered a relaxing, pampering experience, but a rare condition known as beauty parlor stroke syndrome (BPSS) can, for a small number of people, make a shampoo at ...

BPSS was first identified in 1993 by American Neurologist, Michael Weintraub, who found that some of his patients had developed severe stroke-related symptoms after having their hair shampooed ...