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Surviving A Stroke: Wyoming Patient Tells Her Story
Sandie and Glen Stellpflug have spent all 56 years of their marriage living on a rural ranch outside of Guernsey, WY. In the spring of 2023, they spent...
May 08
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What to Know About the Worrisome Link Between Stress and Stroke
If you need another reason to get your stress levels under control, here’s one — high stress may increase your risk of stroke. Your odds of having a stroke...
May 03
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Women and Stroke: Know Your Risk and Warning Signs
When it comes to health concerns, strokes might not always be top of mind for many women. Yet, strokes are a significant health risk for women.    Here’s...
April 29
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Navigating Recovery After a Brain Injury: A Guide for Patients
Whether you have a mild concussion from a sports collision or a traumatic brain injury (TBI) from a car accident, a brain injury will make an impact on...
March 18
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What Is the Difference Between a Stroke and Aneurysm?
In the world of human health, there are two conditions that people sometimes confuse: a stroke and an aneurysm. These two health events can be tricky to...
October 16
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Facts About Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for Menopause Symptoms
If you’re a middle-aged woman, you may start to notice some of the tell-tale signs of menopause—many women start having hot flashes, night sweats, mood...
August 04
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If You Have AFib, the WATCHMAN Device Could Reduce Your Stroke Risk
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common heart rhythm disturbance. If you have AFib, the upper chambers of your heart quiver or “fibrillate.” You...
May 17
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Everything to Know About Blood Clots in Your Veins, Heart and Lungs
When you nick or cut yourself, your body jumps into action to stop the bleeding. Your blood cells clump together to prevent blood from leaking where it...
April 10
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5 Things to Know About Taking Blood Thinners
Millions of Americans are prescribed blood thinners each year. These life-saving medications have proven to be successful, saving countless lives, but...
December 03
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How Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Could Affect Your Heart’s Health
Your heart beats more than 100,000 times a day, on average. But sometimes, those heartbeats can be erratic. You may find that your smartwatch picks up...
June 25