This year, National Stroke Association is offering a unique way for the general public and healthcare professionals across the globe to learn virtually about stroke through the second annual Virtual Health Fair.

Program Recognizes Unique and Effective Stroke Awareness Community Activities CENTENNIAL, Colo., Oct.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., May 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- North Carolina is referred to as part of the Stroke Belt's "buckle," meaning the state's death rates from stroke are up to three times the national average. To reduce the incidence and impact of stroke, the N.C.

CENTENNIAL, Colo., May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bailey Carlson, 17, appears to live a typical teenage life. She is focused on school, friends and sleepovers.

Strokes will increase dramatically over the coming decades, with increases being considerably steeper in Mexican-Americans compared with non-Hispanic whites.