Be Well: Understanding Strokes and Knowing the Warning Signs
Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death, according to the American Stroke Association and they're also a leading cause of disability across the U.S. Dr. Reade De Leacy, a neurosurgery specialist, joined Cheddar News to talk about the importance of response time when treating patients that have suffered strokes. "In stroke, especially in major stroke, two million brain cells are lost for every minute of delay in treatment so time really, really critical," he said.
Andrea Miller, founder and CEO of Your Tango, discusses why the world is in a global relationship crisis and a loneliness epidemic that has accelerated dramatically, especially since the pandemic. "More people are working from home and so they're not getting in-person connection," she said.
The era of free Covid tests has officially come to an end, raising concerns about potential scams. Dan Geltrude, managing partner with Geltrude & Co., joined Cheddar News to explain the most affordable way to get tests and how to avoid fake and illegitimate tests.
A university professor broke a record for the longest time living underwater without depressurization this weekend at a Florida Keys lodge for scuba divers.
About 16 tornadoes hit America's heartland including Colorado, Kansas and Louisiana with no injuries reported, and the worst damage was registered in Oklahoma.