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La terapia del lenguaje suele ayudar a quienes sufrieron un accidente cerebrovascular con afectación del habla
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- Written by Sharon Theimer Sharon Theimer
- Published: 16 October 2017 16 October 2017
Rochester, Minnesota - La eficacia general de la terapia del lenguaje en las personas con dificultad para comunicarse después de un accidente cerebrovascular depende mucho del área del cerebro afectada y de la gravedad del daño cerebral. De manera general, la terapia del lenguaje puede ayudar a las personas cuyo accidente cerebrovascular les afectó el habla.
Treating erectile dysfunction safely
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- Written by Dr. Landon Trost Dr. Landon Trost
- Published: 16 October 2017 16 October 2017
Rochester, Minnesota - Are the advertised herbal supplements for erectile dysfunction, or ED, just as effective as the actual drug? Are they safer because they’re natural? Can there be side effects from these supplements?
American Heart Association disappointed in repeal of sweetened beverage tax in Cook County
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- Written by Suzette Harris Suzette Harris
- Published: 15 October 2017 15 October 2017
Chicago, Illinois - The American Heart Association expressed deep disappointment with today’s vote in Cook County, Illinois, repealing the county’s sweetened beverage tax. The Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, believes commissioners were misled by false claims from the beverage industry.
Only 1 in 4 survivors feels confident in preventing another stroke
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- Written by Mara Silverio Mara Silverio
- Published: 15 October 2017 15 October 2017
Dallas, Texas - Results from a new survey conducted by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA), the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke, found that stroke survivors have low confidence in their ability to prevent another stroke.
Feeling faint? Know what to do
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 15 October 2017 15 October 2017
Yuma, Arizona - If the blood supply to your brain is inadequate, even momentarily, you may feel faint. You may even lose consciousness for a short time. If you feel faint, lie down or sit down, and place your head between your knees.