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F.A.S.T. and BE-FAST equally effective in prompting 911 calls for stroke
When it comes to prompting people to call 911 at the first sign of stroke, both F.A.S.T. and BE-FAST stroke warning signs acronyms were equally effective. However, people remembered the key stroke ...
Stroke may increase risk of anxiety, depression and more in children, study suggests
Stroke may increase the risk of developing anxiety, depression and related physical symptoms such as headaches and stomach aches in children, especially in 8- and 9-year-olds, according to a ...
Study shows changing therapy practice to add higher-intensity walking improves early stroke recovery
A progressively higher-intensity walking exercise program combined with standard physical therapy significantly improved the quality of life and mobility in stroke survivors, according to a ...
Stroke warning sign acronyms drive 911 calls, F.A.S.T. leads in symptom recall for public
When it comes to prompting people to call 911 at the first sign of stroke, both F.A.S.T. and BE-FAST stroke warning signs ...
Propranolol may reduce ischemic stroke risk in women with migraines, research shows
A medication often used to treat high blood pressure and prevent migraines was associated with a reduction in ischemic stroke risk among women using the drug for migraine prevention, according to a ...
The end of your periods is not the only sign of perimenopause - a doctor explains
"If you are 45 years old and you're not having any symptoms whatsoever, you're still perimenopausal," she explains. "That ...