STROKE WARNINGS As an older adult, I pay attention to signs I might be having a stroke.  You probably do the same.  We should also take notice of suggestions on how to lessen stroke risk.  Recently, I saw in the news that moderate to intense exercise such as jogging or cycling is not only good at warding off a stroke but can also reduce its effects.  (Again, good old exercise is great for just about anything!)  One study found that people who exercised the most prior to having a stroke were more likely to have less severe cases and better...

IF IT MIGHT BE A STROKE, B.E.F.A.S.T. Today I was part of a conversation about strokes. One person mentioned a friend of his in his 40s who was surfing off a Ventura beach. When the surfer’s speech suddenly became slurred, a surf buddy next to him thought he could be having a stroke. He swam his friend to shore and immediately phoned 911. An ambulance arrived soon afterwards, took the surfer to the hospital where he received emergency treatment. Many months of rehabilitation later he’s back surfing again. You probably know what you should do to help prevent a stroke:...