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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Rochester Red Wings celebrates Stroke Awareness Night with RRH
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A stroke survivor will throw the first pitch in honor of the Rochester Red Wings' collaboration with Rochester Regional Health for Stroke Awareness Night. Joe Crestuk was told by doctors he would likely never walk or have use of the right side of his body after suffering a stroke in the spring of 2024. After treatment with Rochester Regional Health providers, a year later, he is doing much better. Crestuk's family, friends, and members of his care team, including his surgeon, will also be in attendance at Saturday's game to celebrate the progress he has made. Their presence and support bring attention to the difference that early intervention, rehabilitation, and a strong support system can have for stroke survivors during recovery. Organizers said Crestuk's journey is 'an inspiration to many, demonstrating that recovery is possible even after a severe stroke.' The themed night is an evening of awareness and advocacy to conclude May as Stroke Awareness Month, providing the community with resources on risks and prevention for better health outcomes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
16-05-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Northern California doctor shares ways to prevent strokes
May is Stroke Awareness Month and when it comes to preventing one, it doesn't take much. A Northern California doctor shared some simple things we can all do to prevent something as serious as a stroke. When you look at stroke cases nationally, there's actually some good news. "Not only is it going down, but we're kind of getting a better grasp of how you prevent it from happening in the first place," said Dr. Saviour Achilike, a medical stroke director for Kaiser Permanente in the Central Valley. He says the decrease is due in part to antiplatelet medication. But there are still a lot people can do themselves. "If you get like 30 minutes a day, five days a week, that will reduce your stroke risk by about 25%," Achilike said. Thirty minutes of exercise, that's all it takes. And if you're in an office job, make time. "So if you have one of those jobs where you're sitting from 8-5, stand for a little bit," Achilike said. "Walk around your building and get moving a little bit. It's very helpful in reducing your risk for stroke." Signs of stroke include facial droop, arm weakness, loss of balance, and blurry vision. But if you do what's suggested, theres a much better chance it won't come to that.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
May marks Stroke Awareness Month; what are the signs to look for?
(WKBN) — May is Stroke Awareness Month — a good time to learn the signs of a stroke. Doctors advise using the acronym BE FAST to remember the signs: balance, eyes, face, arm, speech and time. If someone shows signs such as losing balance, vision changes, drooping face, weak arm or trouble speaking, call 911 right away. Every minute counts when someone is having a stroke. We can also take steps now to prevent strokes in the future. Dr. Marc Alain Babi with the Cleveland Clinic says someone has a stroke every 40 seconds in the U.S., and anyone can have one. 'Stroke is not just a disease that affects the elderly. Stroke can affect the entire spectrum of ages. Of course, the risk of stroke does increase as we get older in age, but stroke can affect all the way from neonates, from birth, younger adults — which we're seeing, unfortunately — an increase in both incidence and serious complications of stroke in young adults,' Babi said. Babi said genetics also play a role, which is why it's important to review any family history of stroke with a doctor. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
