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StrokeConnection SPOTLIGHT

 

Months after a serious stroke, he was back to drawing caricatures

Thanks to a supportive wife and intense therapy, artist Adam English also returned to the stage with his barbershop quartet.

English continues to face some challenges with walking, balance and speech, but he also keeps slowly improving.

Read Adam’s story
Months after a serious stroke, he was back to drawing caricatures
 
 
 

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StrokeConnection FEATURES

 
 

Stroke risk may rise the longer you live with high blood pressure

Stroke risk may rise the longer you live with high blood pressure

New research finds people who have high blood pressure longer may face a greater stroke risk and take more medications to manage their blood pressure.

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What cold weather does to the body and how to protect yourself

What cold weather does to the body and how to protect yourself

Cold weather can increase the risk of heart attacks and stroke deaths, and it places the very old and very young at risk for a range of problems.

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This underused type of health care can help in stroke recovery

This underused type of health care can help in stroke recovery

Stroke survivors often don't get palliative care once they leave the hospital, but it can improve quality of life for them and their family members.

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Free app helps stroke recovery

Free app helps stroke recovery

Our Heart & Stroke Helper™ mobile app provides community, resources and support after a stroke. You can also use the free app’s features to manage medication and control stroke risk factors. With this app, you’ve got this.

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Post-stroke grooming tips simplified

Post-stroke grooming tips simplified

Many daily activities are different and often more difficult after a stroke. That includes personal grooming. Our newest step-by-step video provides tips for making bathing, hair care, and dressing and undressing a bit easier.

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What inspires you after a stroke?

What inspires you after a stroke?

What inspires you to make the most of your recovery after a stroke? For these four survivors, their love of music, art and theater helped them to defy their limitations. Be inspired by their stories – and write your own.

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RECIPES OF THE MONTH

 

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

If you’re looking for a satisfying, quick breakfast, this oatmeal is easy breezy. Cooking the oats in almond milk gives each bite creaminess.

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Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie

This Shepherd’s Pie goes beyond the basic baked meat pie topped with mashed potatoes and adds lots of vegetables for a hearty one-dish meal.

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