First, we talk about the signs and symptoms of stroke, and the recovery process afterward, with neurologist Dr. William Taylor. Then, we cover Alzheimer’s disease and the people working hard to find a cure with Dr. Cindy Carlsson. We also hear from Bill Stork, a Lake Mills veterinarian who’s biking to the top of a mountain to fundraise for the cause.
Featured in this Episode
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How to recognize if you’re having a stroke, and what you need to know about rehabilitation
Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. They can happen to anyone, at any time and at any age. We talk with a neurologist about how to recognize a stroke and the recovery process.
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Progress in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, a general term for a group of conditions causing memory loss and other impairments to two or more brain functions. We talk about the research being done to find a cure, and hear why a Lake Mills veterinarian is raising money for the cause.
Find out more about how you can ride along on Bill Stork’s bike tour here.
Episode Credits
- Lee Rayburn Host
- Dr. William Taylor Guest
- Dr. Cindy Carlsson Guest
- Dr. Bill Stork Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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