An inspiring New Jersey teen who survived a “massive” stroke at the age of 7 has slowly rebuilt his life to become a happy, healthy 15-year-old. He and his family have now become advocates, educating others on the signs of pediatric stroke in hopes of saving lives. (Courtesy of Wendi Schweiger) On May 19, 2014, Chase Schweiger had…
Teen Survived a Massive Stroke at Age 7, His Family Is Creating Awareness of the Signs
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The FDA gives an update on the baby formula shortage. What’s their plan for recovery and when can we expect to see those shelves stocked again? After 10 people died in a mass shooting in Buffalo over the weekend, Republicans and Democrats are showing further signs of division. Clinical psychologist and Oregon candidate for Congress…
US Senator Hospitalized Following Stroke
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) was hospitalized over the weekend after suffering a stroke. Van Hollen, 63, the second Democrat senator to suffer a stroke in recent months, was admitted to George Washington University Hospital after experiencing lightheadedness and severe neck pain while giving a speech in western Maryland. “An angiogram indicated that I…
The Healing Power of Music for Stroke Survivors
Julie Stillman was 55 years old when a blood vessel in her brain suddenly burst. The hemorrhagic stroke left her unable to compose a simple sentence – a hard blow for a woman who built a career in book publishing. It also robbed her of the ability to speak properly. But not the ability to…
Sitting Tai Chi Helps Stroke Survivors Recover
Sitting tai chi provides stroke survivors with recovery benefits similar to those achieved with standard rehabilitation, a new study finds. Tai chi involves a series of slow movements of the hands, arms, neck, legs and core combined with deep breathing. Researchers developed a tai chi routine that stroke survivors can do while sitting. “Tai chi has…
Warning Signs of Stroke Could Appear as Early as 1 Month Prior
A stroke or can have life-threatening consequences just like a heart attack. However, there are some early signs of a stroke that start showing up as early as a month before it actually happens. Here are seven such symptoms—knowing them might save someone’s life. Strokes happen when a blood vessel transporting oxygen to the brain bursts or…
New Mexico Sen. Luján May Return in 4-6 Weeks After Stroke, Says Aide
New Mexico Sen. Ben Luján (D-N.M.) is expected to make a full recovery and return to the Senate in four to six weeks after suffering a stroke and undergoing surgery, his office said on Wednesday. Luján, 49, was hospitalized last week after he began to experience dizziness and fatigue, and doctors found that he had…
New Mexico Sen. Ben Luján Suffers Stroke, Expected to Fully Recover
New Mexico Sen. Ben Luján (D-N.M.) is expected to make a full recovery after suffering a stroke and undergoing surgery, his office announced Feb. 1. Carlos Sanchez, Luján’s chief of staff, said in a statement that on Jan. 27, the U.S. senator checked himself into a hospital and was later found to have had a stroke….
Betty White Died Six Days After Suffering a Stroke: Death Certificate
Comedic actress Betty White died six days after suffering a stroke, her death certificate states. According to the certificate, which was obtained by The Associated Press, the beloved “Golden Girls” and “Mary Tyler Moore Show” actor died at her home in the Brentwood, Los Angeles as the result of a Dec. 25 cerebrovascular accident, the…
High Blood Pressure Is a Silent Killer, but Experts Said Australia Is Not Doing Enough to Tackle It
Australia should not discount the danger of high blood pressure, which is the main culprit behind most death and disease in the country, a group of Australia’s leading experts has warned. While just over one in five adults–more than four million Australians–have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, researchers found that many of them…
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