How Ingrid Clarfield reinvented her musical life after stroke
Stroke survivor Debra Meyerson and Steve Zuckerman, her husband and “carepartner” after stroke, founded the nonprofit Stroke Onward to help survivors, families and caregivers navigate the emotional journey to rebuild their identities and rewarding lives. As guest writers, they share their experiences and insights in their post-stroke journey.
This column shares the story of Ingrid Clarfield and explores how survivors can reclaim their identities with creativity, resilience and support from technology.
Flossing may reduce the risk for stroke and irregular heart rhythm
People who floss at least once a week may lower their risk for strokes caused by blood clots from the heart as well as irregular heart rhythms that can lead to a stroke.
She thought she had food poisoning. She was bleeding in her brain
From urgent care to eye doctor to the emergency room, Julie Ferris-Tillman finally received a diagnosis of hemorrhagic stroke, which accounts for only 13% of all strokes.
How the virus behind COVID-19 can harm your heart and blood vessels
Researchers are zeroing in on the ways SARS-CoV-2 damages and persists inside blood vessels, raising the risk for heart attacks and strokes years after a first infection.
A stroke at 67 didn’t stop Manuel Vera from attending his daughter’s wedding. With a commitment to rehab, he was even able to dance with his daughter on her special day! Let his story inspire you.
Stroke survivors face a greater risk for cardiac arrest. Equip yourself to save a life in an emergency with our CPR resources and videos. You can learn Hands-Only CPR in as little as 60 seconds.
After a stroke, many activities are more challenging. Our step-by-step videos help stroke survivors to tackle daily tasks. This one offers bed-making tips if you have limited mobility and strength.
