Learn what one is, and what to do in the event that a stroke happens.
Are You Having A Stroke?
(BlackDoctor.org) -- What is a stroke? This life-threatening condition is a medical emergency and the third leading cause of death in the U.S. It occurs when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or, more commonly, when a blockage develops. Without treatment, cells in the brain quickly begin to die. The result can be serious disability or death. If a loved one is having stroke symptoms, seek emergency medical attention without delay.
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Stroke is the number three killer in the United States, affecting almost 800,000 people each year, according to the National Stroke Association. These "brain attacks" occur in two ways, either when blood flow to the brain is interrupted (an ischemic stroke) or when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or bursts (a hemorrhagic stroke). For 144,000 people each year, the result is death. Hundreds of thousands of others are left with long-term disabilities.
(BlackDoctor.org) -- There is much written lately about stroke that provides readers with the knowledge necessary to identify stroke in others. But what happens when you are the one having a stroke?
How It Happens
These are the most common stroke signs:
• Trouble with speech or having difficulty talking—you may struggle with finding words, slur your speech or find yourself unable to
Sleep Apnea And Snoring Boost Risk Of Heart Attack & Stroke
(BlackDoctor.org) -- At least 37 million adults snore on a regular basis, according to the National Sleep Foundation. But all snoring is not equal: Occasional snoring, due to congestion or a bad sleeping position, is a nuisance. Habitual snoring can disturb your sleep patterns and rob both you and your partner of needed rest.
Snoring to the extent that you stop breathing—as in the case of obstructive sleep apnea—is a serious health threat that puts you at risk for heart
Stroke
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A so-called "stroke belt" exists in the Southeastern part of the country, where almost 60 percent of the African American population resides. Even though stroke is generally thought of as a disorder affecting the elderly, it should be recognized that 28 percent of the victims are under age 65.
(BlackDoctor.org) -- What is a stroke? This life-threatening condition is a medical emergency and the third leading cause of death in the U.S. It occurs when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or, more commonly, when a blockage develops. Without treatment, cells in the brain quickly begin to die. The result can be serious disability or death. If a loved one is having stroke symptoms, seek emergency medical attention without delay.
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Stroke is the number three killer in the United States, affecting almost 800,000 people each year, according to the National Stroke Association. These "brain attacks" occur in two ways, either when blood flow to the brain is interrupted (an ischemic stroke) or when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or bursts (a hemorrhagic stroke). For 144,000 people each year, the result is death. Hundreds of thousands of others are left with long-term disabilities. 
(BlackDoctor.org) -- There is much written lately about stroke that provides readers with the knowledge necessary to identify stroke in others. But what happens when you are the one having a stroke? 
(BlackDoctor.org) -- At least 37 million adults snore on a regular basis, according to the National Sleep Foundation. But all snoring is not equal: Occasional snoring, due to congestion or a bad sleeping position, is a nuisance. Habitual snoring can disturb your sleep patterns and rob both you and your partner of needed rest.