Curated OER
Breaking News English: afternoon naps
In this afternoon naps worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Strokes
In this strokes worksheet, learners read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and more...
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Thorough overview of hypertension. Includes information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and much more.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Stroke Overview
A stroke disrupts the brain's function by injuring brain cells, usually by interfering with the brain's blood supply. Because the brain's blood supply can be disrupted for different reasons, doctors generally classify strokes into three...
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Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
This website, available in English or French, presents general information on heart health and research news. Learn what heart disease is and how it can be prevented and treated through diet and exercise.
WebMD
Web Md: Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident)
Visit WebMD's site for complete information on strokes. Discusses what they are, types of strokes, their causes, their symptoms, how they are treated, and how they can be prevented.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Strokes
This patient education module will help you understand the causes of strokes and how you can prevent them.
University of New South Wales (Australia)
University of New South Wales: Cerebral Softening Stroke
This resource provides a photograph of a post-stroke brain.
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Heart Point: Regulation of Blood Pressure
Basic information concerning blood pressure, including primary and secondary causes of high blood pressure and methods used to treat it.
Science Daily
Science Daily: Researchers Image Language Recovery After Stroke
This article from ScienceDaily illustrates a recent medical study where researchers at Washington University have identified and imaged language areas of the brain in recovery after stroke.
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Everyday Health: Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident)
This site gives a complete overview of information regarding strokes. Tells what they are, causes of strokes, types of strokes, symptoms of strokes, how to treat strokes, and ways to decrease your risk of having one.
American Heart Association
Aha: Heart Disease and Stroke Encyclopedia: Statistics
This article is provided by the American Heart Association and it covers a range of topics included under statistics. Heart disease and stroke statistics are provided, along with fact sheets and international cardiovascular disease...
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National Stroke Association: What Is Stroke?
An article from National Stroke Association about what a stroke is. Symptoms, types, and myths are offered as well.
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American Stroke Association: Homepage
This site has information for people at risk of a stroke as well as those who have previously suffered from one.
Other
American Stroke Association: Stroke Knowledge
This abstract from the American Stroke Association discusses the importance of education in the stroke community. Support groups are important partners in stroke education. German study
National Institutes of Health
Ninds: Q & a About Stroke
This site contains information about stroke in a question and answer format.