Stroke Prevention – How to do it Some medical conditions and lifestyle choices can lead to a higher risk for a stroke. You can help to prevent a stroke by making nutrition, lifestyle, and other changes. What nutrition changes can be made? Eat healthy foods. Choose foods that are high in fiber. These include: Fresh …
What is Stroke in Children A stroke is a sudden decrease in blood supply to part of the brain. Brain cells need oxygen and sugar in the blood to survive. Without a strong blood supply, brain cells start to die quickly. A stroke is a medical emergency that must be treated at the hospital. A …
What is a stroke? Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood from your heart to the rest of your body. Most strokes happen when an artery that carries blood to the brain becomes blocked. When brain cells that aren’t getting enough blood die, part of the brain is injured. If you have a stroke, you …
Stump and Prosthesis Care Stump and Prosthesis Care will help you stay comfortable, active, and healthy. When an arm or leg is removed, it is important to care for the artificial body part that replaces it (prosthesis) and for the remaining end of the arm or leg (stump). Caring for the stump and prosthesis How …
Sturge Weber Syndrome Sturge Weber Syndrome is also known as encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis. It is a condition that a child is born with (congenital). Sturge Weber syndrome affects the way your child’s blood vessels develop. The condition can affect: The skin. A birthmark, called a port-wine stain, may develop due to blood vessels close to the …
Stuttering in Children Stuttering is a speech disorder in which a child repeats words or parts of words, especially the beginning of words. When speaking, a child may also have gaps when no words come out. Stuttering may happen more in certain situations, such as when a child is excited or trying to talk in …
What is stuttering? Stuttering is a problem commonly associated with childhood, but, for some people, it can last a lifetime. Stuttering is a condition that affects a person’s ability to speak smoothly. It can cause them to repeat their words, parts of sentences and sounds over and over again. They might prolong the pronunciation of …