by MomJonz | Nov 20, 2025 | Stroke Awareness & Stroke Recovery
One of the hardest things about recovering from a stroke is dealing with all the changes, not just physical, but emotional and mental. After my stroke, my family started noticing shifts in my behavior that I didn’t recognize at first. I became extremely jumpy at even...
by MomJonz | Nov 18, 2025 | Stroke Awareness & Stroke Recovery
When most people hear the word “stroke,” we typically associate it with risk factors like high blood pressure, smoking, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle. However, strokes can occur due to various causes, some of which are incredibly rare but worth exploring. One of...
by Mamas and Coffee® | Nov 17, 2025 | Stroke Awareness & Stroke Recovery, Stroke Talks
Carotid artery thrombosis might sound like a mouthful, but it’s an important topic to understand, especially when we’re talking about stroke prevention. What Are the Carotid Arteries? First, let’s break it down. You have two carotid arteries, one on each side of your...
by MomJonz | Nov 17, 2025 | Stroke Awareness & Stroke Recovery
Have you ever heard of the acronym BE FAST? It’s a simple way to remember the common symptoms of a stroke and act quickly to get medical help. Time is of the essence when it comes to stroke. The longer you wait, the more damage can be done to the brain. So…BE...
by MomJonz | Nov 15, 2025 | Stroke Awareness & Stroke Recovery, Stroke Talks
Before having a stroke at the age of 43, I really didn’t know what a stroke was. My knowledge of a stroke was that it happened to old people. Or to individuals with high blood pressure or high cholesterol. I thought of a stroke as a medical condition that...
by MomJonz | Nov 14, 2025 | Stroke Awareness & Stroke Recovery, Stroke Talks
Carotid webbing is a rare vascular condition that occurs when a thin and web-like membrane grows inside the carotid artery. This membrane can restrict blood flow to the brain, leading to a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). Causes and Symptoms of...
