Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Basic facts about strokes -- they might save a life

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May is Stroke Awareness Month. And here's a quick rundown on basic stroke facts, including signs and symptoms. Here's some of  what...
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Tuesday, May 08, 2018

Today is the 20th anniversary of my own stroke

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It was 20 years ago today – the day I nearly died. You can click here to read some details about my stroke on May 8, 1998, or here to rea...
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Saturday, May 05, 2018

Saunas seem to help lower blood pressure, might prevent strokes

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Now, here's some news I can appreciate -  saunas might lower stroke risk : Middle-aged and elderly men and women who had four to seve...
Thursday, March 08, 2018

Everywhere in the world, time is critical for stroke care

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It's not just in the United States where stroke patients aren't getting to the emergency department in time. Check out the story fr...
Thursday, February 22, 2018

'Don't be afraid, for I am with you'

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Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.  Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you.  I will hold you up with...
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Tuesday, February 20, 2018

'Wait patiently for the Lord'

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Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord. - Psalm 27:14 A followup from the last postin...
Friday, February 16, 2018

'Do not be anxious about anything'

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Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the ...
Monday, December 25, 2017

Dead to hope? Jesus offers you his own 'Lazarus effect'

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[This was originally posted Dec. 24, 2009; revised in 2014] Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone la...
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Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Get a flu shot - and perhaps decrease your stroke risk

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Have you had your flu shot yet? Especially if you're an older adult, the flu increases your risk of stroke or heart attack.  Flu can h...
Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Strokes and holes in the heart - a solid explanation

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A good explanation of what likely happened to me almost 20 years ago - a hole in the heart causing a stroke. A trusty Google alert found thi...