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What Can be Done to Prevent a Stroke? Picture of an elderly Caucasian female exercising with light dumbbells in her hands with assistance from a Hispanic female physical therapist.

What Can be Done to Prevent a Stroke?

Dr. Cheryl Bushnell, a neurologist and director of the Comprehensive Stroke Center at Wake Forest Baptist Health, states preventions are “not just for preventing stroke, but for preventing dementia as well. You can do the same things to prevent both.” These are five ways to start on prevention: If you smoke, quit. Smoking is one […]




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Is It a Stroke?

A stroke can be a scary thing to experience. Knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke may assist in being able to take quick action and perhaps save a life. The signs of a stroke are: Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, usually on one side of the body. Sudden […]






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