Episode

Why Women Have More Strokes Than Men — And How You Can Survive One

Podcast: The Block Club Chicago Podcast
Published: May 28, 2026
Duration seconds: 1280
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Summary

A stroke that might have killed you 50 years ago — or left you permanently disabled 20 years ago — can now sometimes be treated so effectively that patients go on to live long, healthy lives. But timing is everything… and increasingly, so is understanding your personal risk factors.