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Stroke & African Americans
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Stroke - 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.
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How To Know If You Are Having A Stroke

(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

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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

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Stroke And HBP Found In Pregnant Women With Migraines

(BlackDoctor.org) -- Acccording to a new study, pregnant women who have migraines might have a higher risk haveing a stroke, high blood pressure, and blood clots.

Migraine describes a cluster of symptoms that usually includes a severe throbbing pain on one side of the head accompanied by nausea, vomiting, dizziness or extreme sensitivity to sound, light, touch and smell, according to the Migraine Research Foundation. Women who experienced migraines during pregnancy were 15 times as likely to

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Prevalence Of Stroke Varies

(BlackDoctor.org) -- Stroke prevalence varies widely from state to state, with some states and U.S. territories having more than double the stroke prevalence of others, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The report, "Prevalence of Stroke -- United States, 2005," published in CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, provides the first data on the percentage of stroke survivors in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.

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