Stroke

Fingers numbed. Slurred consonants. Drooping mouth. These are the classic signs of a mini-stroke, technically referred to as a transient ischemic stroke (TIA). Symptoms may last for one minute; they may last for 10 or 20. Eventually, they abate, leaving nothing but a close call and a second chance. What Is a Transient Ischemic Stroke? […]

A stroke can come on quickly and do a significant amount of damage to the brain and body if you are not prepared to act quickly. The signs of a stroke can seem minor at first although they are very clear once you know what to look for. Being able to recognize five critical stroke […]

1. Hand Spread Put your hand flat on a table with fingers together. Spread all of your fingers as wide as you can while still keeping your hand flat on the table. Return your fingers to the together position and repeat. 2. Finger Raise Put your hand flat on a table. One by one, raise […]