Can a Stroke Come and Go?

Transient ischemic attack (TIA, Mini-Stroke): A neurological event with the signs and symptoms of a stroke, but which go away within a short period of time. A mild stroke or a TIA is a warning and should not be ignored! "What Should I Do?" Take Immediate Action! A Glenn, your question posted in our comments about a [...]

Study Results Confirm Telehealth Provides an Effective Means of Home Stroke Rehabilitation

Activity-based training produced substantial gains in arm motor function regardless of whether it was provided via home-based telerehabilitation or traditional in-clinic rehabilitation. The findings of this study, reported in June 24 JAMA Neurology, suggest that telerehabilitation has the potential to substantially increase access to rehabilitation therapy on a large scale. New Digita Course! Coming to [...]

As a Stroke Survivor it is difficult to ComeBackStrong if you do not have support and a plan

The path to ComeBackStrong after a stroke is not easy and the tools and support seem to be getting more difficult to access for survivors.  With all the great advances and potential for technology to innovate and spark stroke recovery, those tools are still not getting in the hands of those that need it.  I’m [...]

Best Wishes to Tedy’s Team at 2019 Boston Marathon!

Good luck to everyone running Boston tomorrow!  Special shout out and best wishes to the 2019 Boston Marathon runners on Tedy’s Team!  @tedysteam   Thank You for Supporting Stroke Awareness and Survivorship! #WeSurviveWeRun  #Boston2019  We’ll be cheering for you ! NEVER GIVE UP @tedysteam Related post- Thank you 2018 Boston Marathon Fans

Cut out the “Fake Stuff” to Reduce Stroke Risks

Diet Sodas Linked to Increased Stroke Risks in Women Nutrition advice for reducing stroke risks now includes dropping diet sodas and the sugar substitutes commonly found on their labels according to recent research conducted on 81,714 women 50 and older over 12 years. The American Heart Association, which published the study in its journal Stroke, [...]

Dogs save owner having a stroke

Ring doorbell captures the dogs escape as they run to alert a neighbor for help The power of our pets! Great story which appeared in the news today of a quick response and good outcome as everyone, including the stroke survivors dogs, acted FAST!   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbgBLAippDM   Learn more about Ring Doorbells on Amazon    

Share Your Body in Balance Review!

Let Me Know if I've Helped You Improve Your Health Reviews like this are why I continue to make improvements and add new features to my book.  I'm working on collecting the final beta group results from my new health coaching course build on the concepts from my book Body in Balance as well as [...]

PFO Post Closure ” Do I take these pills for life? “

Once a hole in the heart is plugged with a PFO closure device the common question asked by patients is how long does one need to continue antiplatelet therapy?   According to a new analysis reported in The Journal of the American College of Cardiology, long-term follow-up of patients who underwent patent foramen ovale (PFO) [...]

Early Education and Understanding Risks are Keys to Reducing Stroke Rates in Young Adults

According to a new study published recently in The New England Journal of Medicine, globally, one in four people over age 25 is now at risk for stroke during their lifetime. The growing burden of stroke on young adults Surveys mentioned in the study indicate the global burden of stroke has been increasing, and the prevention of [...]

ROAD ID now available for Apple Watch

As you may know, if you've been following my blog you know I've been a big fan of the ROADID for quite some time.  I'll even post my old video below to show you how I had used it well before they made specialty bands for all the new wearable trackers out today.  You'll see in the video [...]