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Monday Night Football Chili and Nachos
Try this easy crockpot chili recipe for a delicious football night treat. Ingredients are simple and the slow cooker does most of the work. Just add some nachos.
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Victory Party Apple Pie with Flaky Pie Crust
Looking for a way to celebrate the new presidency? Try this delicious apple pie recipe with included flaky crust directions. What could be more American?
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Women and Cigarette Smoking
There is a rise in female cigarette smoking, despite recent laws to ban it in restaurants, casinos, and bars. Learn about the risks and the reasons why women smoke.
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Who was Susan G. Komen?
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation doubles up its efforts to raise needed funds. Learn about the foundation's namesake.
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Fall Crock Pot Stew
Autumn is the season for football, falling leaves, and cozy dinners. This crock pot stew will keep bellies full and hearts warm.
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Breast Cancer Screenings
Women have several diagnostic options for breast cancer detection and prevention. Doctors recommend yearly clinical exams and mammograms for starters.
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Breast Cancer Facts
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and plenty of people are actively working on a cure for the cause. Learning the disease basics is the first step.
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Help for Migraines and Tension Headaches
Women who suffer from chronic headaches can find help to relieve their pain. It's a matter of preventing the onset of such pain, or treating the head pain after onset.
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Alternative Headache Treatments
Women often seek alternative or "natural" remedies for headaches and migraines. Learn some supplementary ways to treat head pain.
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Women and Tension Headaches
Women are highly susceptible to tension headaches, due to high-stress careers, motherhood, and the demands of homemaking. Learn more about this type of headache.
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Migraines and Being Female
Women are more likely than men to have migraine headaches. One belief is that they are caused by fluctuating hormone levels. Learn migraine symptoms and risk factors.
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Women and Meditation
Meditation, an ancient relaxation art, is a great device for calming the mind and body. It has various health benefits for women, and it's simple to do.
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Women and Emotional Counseling
Women face many emotional hurdles, and sometimes individual professional counseling is necessary. Various types of therapy are available.
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Women and Writing
Women can benefit from expressing their thoughts and feelings in words. Different forms of writing can bring positive health benefits, including lowered stress levels.
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Women and Friendship
Women thrive both emotionally and physically from close friendships with other women. These bonds are important for female wellbeing and livelihood.
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Women and Multiple Sclerosis Concerns
Living with MS can make having a career, focusing on children, maintaining a household, and tending to important relationships very challenging. Learn coping techniques.
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The NuvaRing
The NuvaRing, a flexible birth control ring that is inserted into the vagina, makes intercourse more spontaneous and is more effective than the Pill.
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Fibroids: Diagnosis and Treatment
Uterine fibroid tumors, often symptomatic and troublesome for women, can be properly diagnosed and treated for optimal gynecological health.
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The Definition and Causes of Fibroid Tumors
Uterine fibroid tumors are the most common, non-cancerous pelvic masses that women experience. They arise from the muscular layer of the uterus, the myometrium.
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Easy, Healthy Whole Wheat Pasta Meal
Whole wheat pasta is a healthy alternative to the traditional variety, because it contains good carbohydrates (whole grains.) Try this quick, healthy meal...
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How to Choose a Gynecologist
A gynecologist is one of the primary providers in a woman's healthcare team. Selecting one should be a thoughtful process, taking several factors into consideration.
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Healthy Pan-Seared Tuna
Try this light pan-seared tuna recipe which has a mandarin orange, avocado, tomato, and onion drizzle. It's delicious and easy to make.
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Easy, Healthy Turkey Burger Meal
Healthy cooking doesn't have to be a matter of slaving away in the kitchen. Try this easy preparation of ready-made turkey patties, salad-in-a-bag, and sliced apples.
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When to Visit the Gynecologist
Visiting your gynecologist is important for maintaining good reproductive health. Schedule yearly checkups as well as visits for these gynecological symptoms...
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June: Healthy Dads and Grads Menus
If you're trying to keep a Father's Day or graduation party simple and light, try one of these at-home ideas that are easy to stage and healthy for all guests.
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What is a Breast Ultrasound?
Breast sonography helps doctors distinguish between benign and malignant masses, and it also guides them during breast biopsies and cyst aspirations. Learn more..
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What is a Pelvic Ultrasound?
A pelvic ultrasound gives your doctor a broad view of your pelvic organs, without the risks associated with radiation (X-rays.) Learn more about this diagnostic test....
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Multiple Sclerosis Overview
MS is a chronic autoimmune disease that attacks the central nervous system. It also tends to strike women more than men. Learn more....
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What is a Transvaginal Ultrasound?
If you are having pelvic pain or other issues, your gynecologist might send you to have a transvaginal ultrasound. What exactly is this test and what does it reveal?
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Spring Articles
The month of April has brought spring to the northern hemisphere. See the month in review with articles that focus on spring.
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Spring Hay Fever
Thousands of women are currently suffering from seasonal allergic rhinitis, or simply "hay fever." This common allergy to pollen can be easily treated.
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Going Green: Healthy Spring Eating
April is being viewed as the "go green" or go natural month, largely in part to Earth Day, which is April 22nd. Find out about healthy v. organic eating.....
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Spring Exercise
Now that spring is here in the northern hemisphere, it's a great time to go and exercise the old fashioned way: outside! Learn ways to exercise for maximum health.
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Healthy Eating for Easter
March brings a second article about nutritional recipes and foods, and the focus is Easter. Learn how to keep the holiday's meal low-calorie, low-fat, and low in sugar...
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MS Awareness Week
MS is a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects women. There are things you can do this week and all year long to continue the movement against it.
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Elizabeth Edwards & Breast Cancer
Elizabeth Edwards, wife of former Democratic candidate John Edwards, has stage four metastatic cancer. Nevertheless, she moves forward during uncertain times.
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Stress and Heart Disease
Prolonged stress can wreak havoc on your cardiovascular system. Elevated stress hormones increase the odds of developing heart disease. Learn coping techniques.
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What is Pericarditis?
Pericarditis is a serious inflammation process that affects the heart. It can strike a surprising population: young women.
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Women's Healthy Recipes
Healthy eating and cooking are vital for a woman's wellbeing. The following site provides healthy recipes, eating tips, and menu ideas at a glance.....
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Women's Coronary Health
February is National Heart Disease Awareness Month, but this problem is a global concern for women. The number one killer of women can be prevented with proper action.
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The Phases of the Menstrual Cycle
The menstrual cycle has 3 distinct phases that affect a woman's fertility. An egg is developed, then released, then either fertilized or shed through menstruation.
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Female Puberty
The process of female puberty allows women to conceive, carry, bear, and feed offspring. Bodily changes occur in the preteen and teen years.....
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Female Hormones
Women's hormones are responsible for sexual maturity, fertility, and breast milk production. Learn which hormones are responsible for which processes.
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Women's Anatomy
The function of female anatomy is to help in the creation, development, delivery, and early sustenance of human life.
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New Year's Resolutions
Can you choose resolutions that will continue past January 31st? What are good goals and what are merely "fantasy" resolutions? Find out ways to make realistic changes.
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Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress
It's crunch time now for Christmas and New Year's Eve. Did you make it through Chanukah without a scratch? Try these ideas to reduce the stress of holiday planning.
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Healthy Gift Ideas for Women
The women on your list will appreciate these gifts that promote physical wellbeing, intellectual stimulation, mental sanity, and healthy creativity.
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Stay Well During the Holidays
December can be an exciting, invigorating month as you shop, cook, visit with relatives and friends, and celebrate the holidays. Learn how to stay well during this time.
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Meningitis Basics
The following meningitis articles explain the basics about symptoms, diagnosis, complications, meningitis types, and treatments.
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Viral Meningitis
Viral meningitis, although less serious than bacterial meningitis, is still a threat to people of all ages. Learn ways to prevent this neurological illness.
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Meningitis Diagnosis and Treatment
Meningitis is caused by bacteria or viruses. Correct diagnosis is necessary to determine the cause, and treatment depends on the severity of the case.
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Bacterial Meningitis Scare
Meningitis, particularly the bacterial variety, is a serious, life-threatening neurological illness. It tends to strike teens and young adults away at college.
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Parkinson's Disease Basics
The following article series focuses on Parkinson's disease, the neurological illness that hinders movement. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more.....
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Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is "distant nerve damage." It affects the nerves in the limbs, torso, and face. Learn about its causes and treatment options.
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What is PKU?
PKU, or phenylketonuria, is a genetic disorder that can cause neurological as well as behavioral problems in infants and children. Learn about diagnosis and treatments.
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Teri Garr: MS Advocate
Actress Teri Garr, known for comedy roles, has lived with the challenges of MS for years. She now writes and speaks out about this neurological disease.....
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HEADACHE Suite
The HEADACHE Suite is a recently developed section with articles and blogs for headache patients.
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Headache Definitions
The following are common headache terms and their definitions....
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Pain Support for Family & Friends
Friends and families of chronic headache suffers can help their loved ones find support. They can also find the support they themselves need.
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Counseling for Chronic Headaches
There are different types of therapists who treat people with chronic headaches. Counseling is a good idea if your head pain is affecting your emotional life.
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Visiting a Doctor for Headaches
When you visit a doctor for any type of headache, you should do a few things before, during, and after the visit. Find out what to bring, say, ask, and do.
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What Helps Tension Headaches?
A research study reveals that a combination of medication along with behavioral management training is the most effective way to treat tension headaches.
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Tension Headache Overview
What is a tension headache? How does it differ from a migraine? Learn the symptoms, causes, and risk factors for tension headaches.
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Marcia Cross: Migraine Advocate
"Desperate Housewives" star Marcia Cross has long suffered from migraine headaches. Read her bio and learn how she was finally diagnosed and treated for migraines.
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Migraine Overview
Migraines are a type of headache thought to be genetic in nature. They can be chronic, and certain factors increase the risk of developing them. Learn the basics.
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Headache Types and Causes
Learn the basic headache types and causes. Pain can be vascular, muscular, or nerve-related. Find out whether primary or secondary headaches are more dangerous...
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Huntington's Disease Basics
Huntington's disease is genetic and progressive. Learn the basics about behavior issues, communicating, and patient safety with the following series of articles.
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Bell's Palsy Basics
These Bell's palsy articles give basic information about this disorder, including what it is, what symptoms it exhibits, its causes, and its treatments.
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Multiple Sclerosis Basics
The following articles contain basic coping information for people with multiple sclerosis. For new and veteran patients alike, these pieces will help you deal with MS.
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Stuttering and Tourette Syndrome
Stuttering is another neurological condition that is often found in tandem with Tourette syndrome.
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Tourette Syndrome's Relatives
Tourette's is an impulse disorder. Attention-deficit disorder and obsessive-compulsive syndrome are closely related and can coexist in a Tourette's patient.
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What is Tourette Syndrome?
Tourette's, a neurological illness, causes involuntary movements or vocalizations called "tics." It usually manifests itself in childhood and can lessen with age.
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Sicko Delivers
With "Sicko", Michael Moore delivers a powerful documentary about the sad state of the U.S. health insurance industry. Time to move to Canada or France? Maybe...
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Parkinson's-Plus Syndromes
Parkinson's-plus syndromes destroy dopamine-producing cells in the brain, but they also involve other parts of the nervous system, causing rapid disease progression.
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Extrovert V. Introvert
Extroverts like thrills with large groups of people. Introverts want calm activities with a few people. These traits are determined by neurotransmitters in the brain.
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Levodopa/Carbidopa for Parkinson's
Parkinson's disease is caused by a lack of dopamine in the brain. Levodopa and carbidopa are used by Parkinson's patients to raise and maintain brain dopamine levels.
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Muhammad Ali's Fight
Muhammad Ali, a former prize-winning boxer, is currently fighting Parkinson's disease. His earlier life involved boxing, religious conviction, and ever-ready verbal jabs.
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ALS Support
ALS can be an isolating illness. Because it is not very common, it's hard to find others in the same predicament. Learn about finding helpful ALS support groups.
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Tysabri 2007
Tysabri, a highly effective but potentially life-threatening MS medication, has been back on the market for almost a year. No new PML cases have emerged.
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Lou Gehrig's Story
Lou Gehrig, baseball player extraordinaire, mentally and emotionally triumphed over ALS.
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ALS Facts
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS, is a devastating neurodegenerative disease. Bringing it to the world's attention can get it deserved recognition and support.
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Support for Caretakers
Those with neurological or other illnesses often have support systems to help them meet their physical and emotional needs. But what about their caretakers?......
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Dr. Stephen Hawking and ALS
Dr. Stephen Hawking has been teaching and lecturing in England for decades. He is a world-renowned scientist and author. He also battles amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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Traveling with a Medical Condition
Try these tricks on your next trip to make traveling with a medical condition less stressful, easier, and more fun. These travel tips save time and energy......
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Copaxone for Multiple Sclerosis
Copaxone, or glatiramer acetate, is a disease-modifying medication for multiple sclerosis. Unlike interferon drugs, Copaxone is a synthetic compound.
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Myasthenia Gravis Treatment
Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disease that involves the weakening of muscles. Fortunately, the disorder is treatable.
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Myasthenia Gravis Diagnosis
Myasthenia gravis is generally diagnosed with one or more specialized tests and/or symptoms analysis. One diagnostic blood test checks for acetylcholine antibodies.
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Myasthenia Gravis Overview
Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disease that is autoimmune in nature. This neurological illness can cause facial and bodily muscular weakness.
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MS Awareness Week
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has designated this week as MS Awareness Week. Spread MS knowledge, awareness, and participate in events.
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Shingles Support
For those suffering from shingles and/or those with shingles questions, these websites offer support and answers.
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Avonex for Multiple Sclerosis
Avonex has been around for more than 10 years, and it is one of the leading disease-modifying drugs to fight MS. Learn about the pros and cons of taking Avonex......
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Shingles Facial Complications
"Shingles" is a term for the adult zoster-varicella virus. Ramsay Hunt syndrome is when this virus attacks the face. Bell's palsy is the resulting facial paralysis.
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What are Shingles?
Shingles, a neurological illness, is the adult resurfacing of the chickenpox virus. The zoster-varicella virus lies dormant in a person who had childhood chickenpox.
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Stroke Treatments
Damage from a stroke must be minimalized. The following treatments can be given during and after certain strokes to preserve brain functioning.
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Stroke Diagnosis
Several diagnostic tests can assess your risk for a stroke. They can also determine whether you are having or have had a stroke.
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Stroke:TIA
A TIA, or transient ischemic attack, is a "mini" stroke that leaves no permanent damage. This fleeting attack can be a warning sign for a more serious, damaging stroke.
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Stroke: Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
A subarachnoid hemorrhage is the rupturing of an artery near the brain, causing a bleed into the area surrounding the brain. This stroke is usually caused by an aneurysm.
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Stroke: Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Intracerebral hemorrhaging is just what its name implies: the rupturing of a blood vessel within the brain. It's less common than an ischemic stroke, but often deadlier.
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Ischemic Stroke
An ischemic stroke is caused by the blockage of an artery en route to the brain. This blockage can be caused by a thrombosis or an embolism. Find out the difference.
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Symptoms of a Stroke
Strokes can kill so it's important to know the warning signs. Symptoms can come on quickly, making it imperative to seek immediate medical attention.
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