Women experience worse post-stroke functional outcomes and have different recovery patterns compared to men, a new study ...

Women experience worse stroke recovery than men when it comes to completing daily tasks such as eating, dressing, and driving, a new study found. Women continued to struggle with these tasks for 12 ...

When examining recovery during the first year after an ischemic stroke, a new study has found for daily tasks such as eating, dressing and driving, female participants experienced slightly worse ...

Kari Cobham thought a stroke at 29 would derail her career. Instead, it redefined her approach to work and leadership.

People often say “time is money,” but talk to any neurologist and they’ll tell you time is brain. Because when it comes to strokes, every minute counts. “The brain is very sensitive to injury,” said ...

As Stroke Awareness Month draws to a close, Mercy Health is educating the community about the disproportionate impact of stroke on women and the specific factors that influence prevention, recognition ...

Do you know your risk of stroke? Stroke is the third most common cause of death in women, and many people don't know that while men and women often have similar symptoms, the signs of stroke can be ...

One in five women between ages 55 and 75 will experience a stroke in their lifetime, according to the American Heart Association. There are two main types of strokes. With an ischemic stroke, a ...

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