American Stroke Association

11/12/2025

Personality changes are common after a stroke, but there are several therapy options that can help. Ask your doctor about testing to evaluate cognitive impairment and memory loss, as well as a screening for post-stroke depression. Managing personality changes is vital for the best possible recovery.

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11/11/2025

10/29/2025

Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the U.S. But it’s largely treatable if you act as soon as you recognize the symptoms: 👉 Face drooping 👉 Arm weakness 👉 Speech difficulty 📲 Time to call 911

10/29/2025

Acting F.A.S.T. can change a life. When you spot one of these stroke warning signs, call 911 right away.

10/28/2025

Do you live with pain after a stroke? About 30% to 40% of survivors do. It can range from irritating headaches to crippling joint pain. But there are treatments that can help. Swipe through to learn more, and talk to your doctor about any pain you might have.

10/28/2025

Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, putting them at higher risk for stroke and heart disease. The only way to know if your BP is in a normal range is to measure it.

10/27/2025

Caregiver burnout is more than everyday stress. Avoid it by taking care of your own physical and mental health. Eat right, get enough sleep, exercise, find a support system and remind yourself that you are doing your best. Because if you don’t prioritize your well-being, you can’t care for your loved one.

10/24/2025

High blood pressure can lead to serious health problems. Talk to your health care professional about your blood pressure.

10/23/2025

New research shows stronger proof that high blood pressure can lead to dementia. If you have high blood pressure, lowering it now may help protect your brain health and lower your risk for stroke.

10/23/2025

Maddy was about to take her AP calculus exam when the left side of her body went numb. A teacher helped her into the hallway and called the school nurse as Maddy tried to process what was happening.

"Can I really not feel this side of my body?" she thought. "Is this just stress over the big exam?" Or maybe a migraine: Maddy had a history of migraines that caused numbness and tingling in her extremities.

Her dad John arrived and called her neurologist. An MRI revealed that Maddy was having a stroke.

Her biggest fear initially was how the stroke might impact her senior year. "What's the earliest I can be back in school?" she asked her doctors. "Softball starts in two months. There's no way I'm missing it."

Maddy's youth and overall health helped her recover quickly. She was back in school the following week.

Tests done at the hospital revealed that Maddy's stroke likely stemmed from a previously undiagnosed heart defect she'd had since birth: a hole in her heart that didn't close on its own called a patent foramen ovale. Before the softball season, Maddy underwent a procedure to close the hole.

Two years later, Maddy is a sophomore at the University of Buffalo, pursuing a career in biomedical engineering.

"Seeing what was possible was eye-opening. Like, holy cow, medicine and engineering have come such a long way and are going to go even farther," Maddy said. "It got me excited to start college and see what I can do to impact this world in terms of medical devices and medical engineering."

She is also passionate about spreading awareness that strokes can happen at any age. "This isn't supposed to happen to 18-year-olds," she recalls telling her parents. "We've got to let more people know about this."

10/21/2025

Si reconoce uno de los signos de un derrame cerebral, llame al 911 de inmediato. ¡El tratamiento rápido salva vidas!

10/21/2025

Stroke heroes are fighters, for themselves and their community. Nominate one today!