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5 Critical Steps to Help Prevent a Stroke

May is Stroke Awareness Month. It aims to raise awareness of stroke’s risk factors and symptoms and raise funds for stroke research. A stroke occurs when a person’s brain receives insufficient blood. A lack of oxygen and nutrients can cause brain cell death, resulting in serious neurological problems. Strokes are the second most common cause of death worldwide. They are also the most common cause of disability. In the United States, around 800,000 strokes occur every year.

Know Your Numbers

Dr. Eugene Kaji Cardiologist, Southwest Health Instead of giving heart-shaped candies or cherry-filled chocolates to your loved ones this Valentine’s Day, gift them the peace of mind that your heart will keep you around for a long time to come.  What’s the best way to ensure your heart is functioning properly?  Know your numbers!  No, […]