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StrokeConnection SPOTLIGHT

 

New mom spent 3 weeks in a coma after massive stroke

Erin Adelekun had surgery to stop bleeding in her brain. She couldn't walk or talk and spent months in therapy. Now, she's mobile and speaking again.

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New mom spent 3 weeks in a coma after massive stroke
 
 
 

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StrokeConnection FEATURES

 
 

Oh, there's no gift like health for the holidays

Oh, there's no gift like health for the holidays

Help your loved ones live well with gift ideas that will encourage them to eat, sleep and stay active in healthy ways. Here are some experts’ healthy gift ideas..

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After a stroke at age 30, she had to learn to walk again

After a stroke at age 30, she had to learn to walk again

Honey German woke up having a stroke. After surgery to remove a blood clot in her brain, she had to learn how to use the left side of her body again.

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Restful, not stressful: 5 tips for holiday calm

Restful, not stressful: 5 tips for holiday calm

Stress may lead to high blood pressure, which can pose a risk for heart attack and stroke. Here are 5 tips for keeping your stress in check during the holidays.

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Webinar: Stroke peer support

Webinar: Stroke peer support

Stroke Survivor 2 Survivor (SS2S) is a free phone-based peer support program developed for stroke survivors and their caregivers. Learn more about the SS2S program during a free webinar on Thur., December 12, at 2 p.m. EST (11 a.m. PST).

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Support: Stroke Family Warmline

Support: Stroke Family Warmline

Our Stroke Family Warmline connects stroke survivors, their families and caregivers with a specialist who can provide support or lend an ear. Reach out on weekdays, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, at 1-888-478-7653. We’re here for you!

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Have AFib? Connect with others

Have AFib? Connect with others

Are you living with AFib? Or does AFib affect someone you love? AFib, or atrial fibrillation, increases the risk for stroke. Connect with others on the same journey: Discover MyAFibExperience®, an online peer group that’s free to join.

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RECIPES OF THE MONTH

 

Turkey Chili – It is hearty and delicious!

Turkey Chili – It is hearty and delicious!

Our tasty Turkey Chili will warm up your belly on a cold winter’s day. You’ll find this recipe and more in our Simply Good Cookbook, created with stroke survivors and their caregivers in mind.

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Red Lentils with Vegetables and Brown Rice

Red Lentils with Vegetables and Brown Rice

This one-pot vegetarian meal is bursting with flavor and fiber.  This hearty and nutritious recipe features a delightful blend of vegetables, lentils and rice for a filling, plant-based meal.

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