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October 2024

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StrokeConnection SPOTLIGHT   Hours after a massive stroke, 39-year-old was talking and moving While Ashley Lunardini has healed on the outside, she still struggles with the lasting trauma of having a stroke. Read Ashley’s story

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StrokeConnection FEATURES

Food for thought: How diet affects the brain over a lifetime While researchers zero in on the best eating patterns for the brain, getting people to follow those patterns may not be easy. Learn more Managing heart and stroke risks before, during and after surgery New guidelines detail how to evaluate and manage heart and stroke risks in people having surgery unrelated to their hearts. Learn more Kylie Lough is thriving as a competitive rower after a stroke Kylie Lough is on a mission to use her stroke experience to inspire other young survivors to never give up on their dreams. Watch Kylie’s video

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Reduce your risk of stroke Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke. Up to 80% of strokes may be prevented. The American Stroke Association encourages you to know the stroke symptoms (F.A.S.T.) and manage your blood pressure, eat well and stay active to lower your risk. What to know Webinar: Spasticity after stroke Have you or a loved one experienced spasticity after a stroke? Get your questions answered in a free webinar featuring stroke survivor stories and a talk by Dr. Preeti Raghavan. Join us on Thursday, November 14, at 7 p.m. EST (4 p.m. PST) , or catch a replay. Sign up now New: Aphasia wallet ID card If you or a loved one has aphasia, some social interactions can be frustrating. Our new aphasia ID card can help. Sized for a pocket or wallet, it facilitates understanding in conversations or if there’s an emergency. Personalize and print your card today. Create my card

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RECIPES OF THE MONTH

Spicy pumpkin burritos Try this hearty vegetarian burrito full of fiber and goodness. View recipe Cinnamon-raisin apples These sizzling apples are bathed in a warm, thick, gooey sauce. View recipe

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