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"Give Me Five" for Stroke or "Act F.A.S.T."?? by David D. Patient Expert

Posted in: Questions & Answers in Brain Health May is National Stroke Awareness Month we can agree. Right? Especially this month I’ve found all public agencies seem to be trying to get their own “version” of their mess ... Read on »

“Give Me Five” for Stroke or “Act F.A.S.T.”?? by David D. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Brain Health May is National Stroke Awareness Month we can agree. Right? Especially this month I’ve found all public agencies seem to be trying to get their own “version” of their mess ... Read on »

2008 Falmouth Road Race Results by David D. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Brain Health One final thank you and update to everyone who sponsored me this past Sunday for the Falmouth Road Race: I had a finishing time of 1:02:56 and placed 2,671 out of 10,000+ ru ... Read on »

A Hole in the Heart-Good PFO Tipsheet by stroke.org by David D. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Brain Health Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) and StrokeSource: stroke.org and AMA Medical Have you had a stroke or TIA (transient ischemic attack or mini-stroke) “out of the blue” with no obv ... Read on »

A reply to Tedy Bruschi’s “Never Give Up” book by David D. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Brain Health I sent this letter off back in August of 2007. I’ve been inspired by the recent phone calls and posts that have come in with stories all too similar to mine. Because of these ... Read on »

About Donations to Tedy’s Team by David D. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Brain Health Tedys-Team-DonationsFrequently Asked Questions(Source: American Stroke Association/a division of the American Heart Association)Here’s a few commonly asked questions and the ... Read on »

About Donations to Tedy’s Team by David D. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Brain Health Tedys-Team-Donations Frequently Asked Questions (Source: American Stroke Association/a division of the American Heart Association) Here’s a few commo ... Read on »

AHA Press release on PFO: More patients needed in clinical trials to find treatment for heart... by David D. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Brain Health Article source: American Heart Association media room News Releases More patients needed in clinical trials to find treatment for heart condition linked to certain strokes S ... Read on »

Another stroke survivor/PFO story by David D. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Brain Health This is the original article from Readers’s DigestRace Against Time that I referenced in my PFO story. The archive was down for some time but here once again is the entire ar ... Read on »

Bloggers abuzz about sex and stroke by David D. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Brain Health WOW! - I know, I used the word sex and “the other “s” word” together- I can explain…I mentioned in my last post I’d be following up with more information on the emerging tech ... Read on »

Bruschi in a category all his own – Kathryn Tappen – NESN.com by David D. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Brain Health Thank you Kathyrn for your article today on Tedy Bruschi and for giving some well deserved credit to a real leader and a true hero for the work he does on and off the field. ... Read on »

CBC News – Health – No ‘mini-stroke’ warning for most: study by David D. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Brain Health CBC News – Health – No ‘mini-stroke’ warning for most: studyShared via AddThis Read on »

Crack a chest vs. close a PFO percutaneously- should insurance decide?? by David D. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Brain Health Waiting in fear for another possible stroke while insurance companies deny treatment. This is the common emotion that many stroke survivors share with me while they angrily b ... Read on »

Do stroke victims work harder using new gaming technologies? by David D. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Brain Health Research Update:Recently I had the chance to try out the Nintendo Wii Fit system for the first time. I’ll plan to follow up with a post later on my thoughts on this device as ... Read on »

Do you get my Health-E-News Ezine with tips for stroke survivors? by David D. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Brain Health Why not? It’sfreeand full of diet reviews,tips to boost your nutrition IQ, and a quack list of products to avoid! In addition it provides quick therapeutic exercises suggesti ... Read on »

Do you know-stroke? by David D. Patient Expert

1 Comment Posted in: Questions & Answers in Brain Health Know-Stroke May is Stroke Awareness month: Do you know-stroke? May 1,2008 Acknowledging the month of May as “Stroke Awareness Month” offers advocates for stroke aw ... Read on »

Do you know-stroke? by David D. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Brain Health Know-StrokeMay is Stroke Awareness month:Do you know-stroke?May 1,2008 Acknowledging the month of May as “Stroke Awareness Month” offers advocates for stroke awareness, stroke ... Read on »

Fight For Seven by David D. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Brain Health Here’s the latest update on young stroke survivor Jamie Coyle. According to the latest website post, Jamie had a good weekend and has made some great progress already. She ... Read on »

Free health resources to boost your Brain and Heart IQ by David D. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Brain Health Want the latest tips for healthy living after a stroke or heart attack?Want to learn more about the latest research in stroke or heart attack recovery for survivors and caregi ... Read on »

Get clear on your goals by David D. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Brain Health In about an hour I’ll be speaking to over 1000 middle school students in N. Attleboro,MA about stroke awareness. This has been a long week, trying to fit in marathon training ... Read on »

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