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Driving after a stroke

Originally posted 2018-06-03 00:08:10. If you’ve had a stroke, the thought of driving a car can be both appealing and intimidating. Driving provides a sense of independence and freedom, but safety takes on even greater importance.Here are a few things to consider before you pick up your car keys: Discuss with your healthcare provider whether it’s safe for you to drive and, if so, whether you need to modify your car. Check with your state’s department…

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NAD for Neuro- Regeneration

Originally posted 2021-09-10 09:00:00. I recently got a B12 injection at a local medspa. In the check-in process I spoke with a provider via videochat. He asked me why I was interested in getting a B12 injection. I told him I have had 9 mini-strokes and 1 stroke. I have suffered memory loss as well as frustration when I do simple tasks (at times). I have read in my research that when someone is in…

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Pediatric Stroke

Originally posted 2019-01-24 10:00:45. It’s a myth that only older adults have strokes. Stroke can happen to anyone at any time, including teenagers, children, newborns, and unborn babies. The risk of stroke in children is greatest in the first year of life and during the period of right before birth to right after birth. Stroke remains among the top 10 causes of death in children. https://www.stroke.org/understand-stroke/impact-of-stroke/pediatric-stroke/

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