Like most of us, Sandra Donald didn’t have time to have a stroke. At age 55, her life was a hectic dance among competing responsibilities. But strokes don’t care how busy we are, and after hers, she knew she had a lot to learn about living with it. spr.ly/6016DZiBI

Comedian John Kawie shares his take on the short-term memory problems he’s experienced since his stroke. spr.ly/60141j1sq

Making cooking simpler and safer. spr.ly/60191j1vB

Aerobic exercise could improve recovery after stroke. Researchers call it an easy but often overlooked opportunity to enhance stroke rehabilitation. spr.ly/60191jEoJ

Physician Courtney Magdalene Moore has experienced stroke from both ends of the stethoscope, and being a survivor has changed her approach with patients. spr.ly/60131j1o7

Osteoporosis and the danger of fractures may not be on your list of stroke consequences, but they should be. spr.ly/60191jEQl

Adults with high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and stroke who don't get at least six hours of sleep a night face serious health risks, new research suggests. spr.ly/60141TXai

Advocating for my own care has been my toughest recovery battle. spr.ly/60101j1kj

Despite high blood pressure levels, few young adults are being treated for the disease. spr.ly/60171r94W

Prepared properly, popcorn can be the feel-good nutritious hit of summer. Done wrong, it can get bad reviews. spr.ly/60161rIhI

Balance and walking ability improve more when stroke survivors are given harder tasks, a study shows. spr.ly/60131jE07

Controlling high blood pressure is one important way to avoid another stroke. Here’s how to do it. spr.ly/60111j1eR

About 104 million U.S. adults should monitor their blood pressure outside the doctor's office, according to a new study. That might be the best way to account for sometimes skewed results. spr.ly/60151rIAZ

Winter means flu season. And, for those living with chronic conditions, such as heart disease, the flu can be seriously dangerous. spr.ly/60181r9FQ

Stroke survivors are less likely than heart disease patients to get cholesterol-lowering meds despite the benefits, research shows. spr.ly/60141j1KK

Stroke recovery is often a marathon, says Barbara Silverstein, who shares her story and three important insights. spr.ly/60171j19f

Proactive, regular follow-up from stroke survivors’ hospital care teams may significantly reduce readmissions. spr.ly/60101j1rp

Cardiovascular disease is a serious threat to women who have diabetes, but diets like Mediterranean and DASH could help them, new research shows. spr.ly/60121r9N4

Cholesterol-lowering medications have been thoroughly studied and proven to reduce heart disease risk. Yet, misconceptions persist. Taking a look at some of the myths and why they’re not true. spr.ly/60151r00W

Mitch Raymond had a stroke during childhood. He shares his uphill battle full of twists and turns and how he’s been able to achieve success. spr.ly/60191JTHl