Feed Your Brain

Nutrition for Neuroplasticity Using Food as Medicine in Stroke Recovery: A Holistic Approach Article rebublished from my Linkedin newsletter Achieve Balance for know-stroke.org Previous articles in my Achieve Balance newsletter series have defined the problem of poor diets and the growing epidemic of chronic diseases at all ages.  The articles to follow in my series …

Maximizing Safe Home Mobility Access

Addressing one of the most important issues in stroke discharge and recovery with home mobility expert guest Justin Oakley, MSOTR/L Co-founder and Chief Development Officer at Oakley Home Access Preparing your home for all of life's changes after a stroke can be overwhelming. In fact, the word discharge can be terrifying for both survivor, caregiver …

What You Might Not Know About Afib (Atrial Fibrillation)

Know All Your Risks- Check Out Our Latest Know Stroke Podcast where we spotlight Afib and a new technology that is using voice to save lives! Listen to This Episode Now! As we close out September, you might not know it is also Afib Awareness Month. Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is the most common irregular heartbeat …

How Do You Move an Elephant?

Keep Pushing Stroke survivors face many obstacles in their journey through recovery. Last week I was a guest with Brain Harris of MedRhythms on his show Brains with Brian. We discussed many topics and the needed push effective stroke recovery plans require to get enough reps to drive motor recovery with neuroplasticity. We covered many …

At this moment of realizing you are having a stroke, we all have this one thing in common

In this post: A spotlight on Hailey Bieber’s "mini"stroke (TIA or transient ischemic attack) and PFO Closure. What is this condition and what caused her stroke? In her video, "telling my story" Hailey shares: What were her stroke warning signs, acting FAST, her stroke score, testing and diagnosis (bubble echo study, and trans cranial doppler), …

The Real Problem with Stroke

It’s What Happens After “After” Welcome to my first post back on my Know Stroke Blog for 2024!   [Quick Background and Update] I’ve been a bit quiet through January but I assure you it’s because I’ve been planning for the year ahead.  As part of my annual process of reflection, I looked back at what …

Giving Thanks

It’s important to reflect on what matters the most during this holiday season and also recognize and assist those less fortunate that are in need.I wish you and your families all the best of health and happiness and thank you for being part of my community here on Know-Stroke.org as well as perhaps being part of our …

Special Edition Episode 63 for World Stroke Day #GreaterThanStroke

Listen to This Episode #GreaterThanStroke This year’s theme for World Stroke Day 2023 is stroke prevention. One in four of us will have a stroke in our lifetime. It is estimated that 90% of those strokes could be prevented by addressing a small number of risk factors including high blood pressure (hypertension), irregular heartbeat (atrial …

Please Nominate Ralph Preston of Stroke Buddies for CNN’s 2023 Hero Award

Regarding my Nomination for Ralph Preston of Stroke Buddies for CNN's Hero Award. Here's what I submitted recently to CNN and why I believe Ralph Preston should receive the 2023 CNN Hero Award. Time Sensitive: If you have been impacted by any of Ralph's great work I encourage you to nominate him as well to …

Breaking the Silence: Living with a Stroke

🗣️ It's Time we Talk about This Silent "Late Effect" of Stroke 🧠 Let's shed light on a topic that often gets overlooked: the stigma surrounding strokes. As someone who has personally experienced this journey, I understand the challenges and the misconceptions that come with it. It's time to break the silence and start a …

Remembering Bill Monroe: A Stroke Hero, Champion, Survivor Advocate and Master of “One Handed Banana Peeling”.

Honoring Bill Monroe a “GenX  stroke survivor who explores rehab, recovery, the frontiers of neuroscience, and one-handed banana peeling.”   -Bill Monroe | Strokecast Bill Monroe was the creator and podcast host of both Strokecast and 2-Minute Talk Tips. From his bio, in his day job he was a Microsoft techie. Listening to many of …

Generation Unhealthy: The Growing Threat of Heart Disease and Stroke Risk Factors in Young Adults

We Can Prevent This Cardiovascular Threat Damaging Hearts and Injuring Bright Minds But We Need to Double Down and Start Early with Education, Screening and Prevention Efforts for Children and Adolescents at Increased Risk. David Dansereau,MSPT- Author Body in Balance Here’s Why: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have long been associated with older age groups. However, recent …

BE FAST!

Learn About Mobile Stroke Units (MSUs) and the Stroke Survival Chain of Command The University of Cincinnati's Christopher T. Richards, MD, recently joined us on the Know Stroke Podcast to discuss the past, present and future of mobile stroke units. Image Source: UC Health More on this Episode: The 50th episode of the Know Stroke …