A Better Understanding of Stroke
A stroke is a medical emergency. That’s why some doctors call strokes “brain attacks.”

Act Fast! Strokes Treatable if Caught Early
Strokes don't have to be disabling or deadly. Knowing the warning signs of a stroke and acting quickly may help you or your loved one escape the damaging effects of a "brain attack."

Exercise Can Help to Exorcise Stroke Risk
If you walk or do other similar physical activity for an hour per day, you can cut your risk for stroke by nearly 50 percent.

Exercise Helps Stroke Survivors Recover
Research shows that an intensive exercise program can help stroke survivors recover their motor skills.

For Young Women, What's Your Stroke Risk?
Women who are obese or who have gained more than 44 pounds since they were 18 years old are about two-and-a-half times more likely to suffer an ischemic stroke than lean women who have not gained a lot of weight.

Life After a Stroke
About 80 percent of people who have a stroke can benefit from some form of rehabilitation.

Life After Stroke
Getting your life back after having a stroke can be hard work and a slow process. But it's important to know that in most cases, you can do it.

Ministrokes Deserve Maximum Attention
A ministroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA), is a brief episode of stroke symptoms caused by temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain. Most people suffer TIAs without realizing it.

Recognize the Signs of a Stroke
The good news about a stroke is that it can be successfully treated. But there's a catch. For the best outcome, a stroke must be diagnosed and treated within about three hours after symptoms begin.

Six Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
Some symptoms may indicate the possibility of a serious condition and should be evaluated immediately by a health care provider.

Steps You Can Take to Prevent Stroke
Strokes often result in long-term health problems, and sometimes death. But there are steps you can take to help prevent them.

Stopping Blood Pressure Drugs Risks a Stroke
Medication to control high blood pressure only works if you take it.

Stroke Awareness for All Ages
Strokes occur when something interferes with the normal flow of blood to the central nervous system. Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in the United States after heart disease and cancer.

Stroke Recovery Begins With Rehabilitation
A stroke can cause problems with speech, vision, memory, balance or coordination. It can leave part of the body weakened or paralyzed, among other physical problems.

Strokes and Heart Attacks: What's the Difference?
Although their symptoms and effects can be similar—and confusing—strokes and heart attacks are two different medical problems.

What to Do After a Stroke
Stroke may cause physical and mental difficulties. But the good news is that you can recoup some or all of your previous abilities.