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Most strokes are preventable, learn how to lessen your risk.

Watch this to learn about three different types of strokes.

A stroke, or brain attack, can have long lasting effects on your body and mind. Hear from stroke survivors and caregivers about the challenges they face, and how they cope with them. Plus, a neurologist explains the process of stroke rehabilitation and the roles of the rehab team.

Learn what hemorrhagic strokes are and how they are treated.

Stroke survivors, caregivers, and neurologists explain physical and occupational therapy and the important roles both play in recovery from stroke.

Learn what ischemic strokes are and how they are treated.

Learn how support groups can help stroke survivors and caregivers.

After a stroke, you may have problems doing daily activities. Watch this to learn the benefits of stroke rehab.

Learn how exercise can help your recovery from stroke and lessen your chance for a future stroke.

Learn which medications are used to treat stroke and help reduce the risk of a future stroke.

Learn how to recognize the signs of a stroke.

A stroke causes major changes that can impact all aspects of your life, including your emotional well-being. In addition, stroke damage to certain parts of the brain can affect both emotions and behavior. Learn about support groups for stroke survivors, strategies for coping with emotional distress, and how caregivers can help themselves while helping their loved ones.

Learn how to B.E. F.A.S.T. when recognizing a stroke.

Watch this to learn how a stroke can affect how someone moves, thinks, and feels.

Many heart attacks and strokes are caused by blood clots that block the flow of blood to the heart or brain. In these cases, rapid intervention from a medical professional with a clot-dissolving drug can reduce the damage caused by the blood clot.

Listen to a stroke patient's story to learn how he overcame obstacles in his physical and emotional recovery process.

Stroke can cause problems with speaking, finding,and understanding words, difficulties with memory, and other communication issues. Hear from stroke survivors, caregivers, and clinical experts about how rehabilitation and coping strategies can help improve speech and communication issues both in the hospital and at home.

Understand the controllable and uncontrollable risk factors that increase your chance for having a stroke.

Watching this will show how a stroke recovery plan can help guide your care after suffering a stroke with the goal of regaining any lost function and reducing your risk of experiencing another stroke.

Having a stroke can change many things in your life. Learn about the common effects of stroke.

Watch common strategies that can help patients and caregivers deal with the feelings and frustrations often experienced with stroke.

Learn what a stroke is and the importance of getting help right away.

Watch what happens in the brain during an ischemic stroke, its symptoms, and the importance of calling 911 if you think someone may be having a stroke.

Learning to recognize stroke symptoms, or the symptoms of a transient ischemic attack, can help to lessen the damage for you or someone else.

Watch what happens in the brain during a hemorrhagic stroke, its symptoms, and the importance of calling 911 if you think someone may be having a stroke.

A transient ischemic attack (TIA), also called a ministroke stroke, causes symptoms similar to those of a stroke. The difference is that TIAs don't cause permanent brain damage. This video explains what happens during a TIA, what you should do if you have symptoms, and what treatment is available.

Learn about how it is decided by you and your care team and what is the best place for you to go to continue your recovery after leaving the hospital.

Learn what a TIA is, how it is a serious warning sign for a stroke, and the importance of calling 911 if someone is showing the signs of having a TIA.

When you have a stroke, it also affects the people that love and support you. Learn how a stroke may affect your caregivers, and what steps you can take to support them.

Learn what resources may be available to help you with your medical bills.

Many people will help with your recovery. Watch this to understand who makes up your recovery team.

Brain aneurysms can cause bleeding in the brain. Bleeding in the brain is called a stroke, and stroke can cause serious health problems. Watch and learn about the symptoms of brain aneurysm and how it is repaired.

Learn to work with your healthcare provider to determine your personal risk for heart attack and stroke.

Learn how important it is to monitor your risk factors, know the signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke, and what to do if you experience any.

Watch this to learn ways people with diabetes can lower their risk of heart disease and stroke.

Watch this to help understand that people with diabetes are at an increased risk for heart attack and stroke, which can lead to disabling complications.

Many of the lifestyle changes you make to manage diabetes also helps manage your risk for heart attack and stroke.

Learn that getting regular physical activity is one of the best things people with heart disease can do to prevent another heart attack, stroke, or cardiovascular procedure, and increase their overall well-being.

Learn how statin medications work to lower the amount of cholesterol in your blood; lowering your risk of heart attack, stroke and other blood vessel diseases.

Understand that having diabetes increases your risk for heart disease and learn steps you can take to better manage your blood glucose levels, lowering your chances of having a heart attack or stroke.