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May is National Stroke Awareness Month Nearly 800,000 Americans suffer from stroke every year, according to the American Stroke Association, making stroke the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States.

Much of the research focuses on mindfulness as a meditative practice. Evidence supports the claims that mindfulness meditation improves emotional regulation, decreases anxiety, enables people to become less reactive and offers greater cognitive flexibility within stressful situations.

With the ups and downs and ongoing uncertainties of COVID-19, many of us are feeling stressed and overwhelmed.

The COVID-19 pandemic has paused our lives in many ways. But with stroke, every moment counts in the road to recovery. If you suspect you or a loved one is having a stroke, call 911. Learn more about the extra precautions we are taking at our hospitals because your health and safety are our top priorities.