Stroke and Brain Aneurysm Center of Long Island

08/25/2026

Feed your brain with foods that support overall health.

🥬 Leafy greens
🐟 Fatty fish
🫐 Berries
🥜 Nuts
🫒 Healthy fats

A balanced diet can help support both heart and brain health.

08/20/2026

08/18/2026

Your family history can provide important clues about your health.

Talk with your relatives about conditions such as:
-Stroke
-Brain aneurysms
-High blood pressure
-Heart disease

Share that information with your healthcare provider to better understand your personal risk.

08/11/2026

High blood pressure is one of the leading risk factors for stroke—and it often has no symptoms.

Know your numbers.
Take medications as prescribed.
Stay active.
Choose heart-healthy foods.

Small daily choices can make a lasting difference.

07/28/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Kimon Bekelis on being recognized by Long Island Business News as one of the 2026 Healthcare Influencers.

This well-deserved recognition reflects Dr. Bekelis' unwavering commitment to advancing stroke and neurovascular care, driving innovation in neurosurgery, and improving outcomes for patients across Long Island. As Chairman of the Neuroscience Service Line at Catholic Health and Director of the Stroke & Brain Aneurysm Center of Long Island, his leadership continues to shape the future of neurological care through clinical excellence, research, education, and compassionate patient care.

Congratulations, Dr. Bekelis, on this outstanding achievement and thank you for your dedication to our community.

Read more: https://libn.com/2026/07/24/dr-kimon-bekelis-3/

07/23/2026

Healthy Habits Add Up

Small choices. Big impact.

Protecting your brain doesn't require dramatic changes.

✔ Take a walk after dinner.
✔ Stay hydrated.
✔ Keep up with routine checkups.
✔ Get enough sleep.
✔ Know your blood pressure.

The habits you practice today can help support a healthier brain tomorrow.

07/21/2026

MYTH: If stroke symptoms go away, you’re fine.
FACT: Temporary symptoms may be a TIA (mini-stroke) — a major warning sign of a future stroke. Immediate medical attention is critical.

Never ignore sudden neurological symptoms.

07/15/2026

🧠❤️ Women & Brain Health

Many people don’t realize that stroke risk looks different for women.

Hormonal changes, pregnancy complications, migraines with aura, autoimmune conditions, and even menopause can all influence brain and vascular health. In fact, women experience unique risk factors that are often overlooked — and stroke remains a leading cause of disability among women.

Understanding your personal risk, managing blood pressure, prioritizing heart health, and recognizing early warning signs can make a life-saving difference.

Brain health isn’t just about aging — it’s about awareness at every stage of life.

Know your risk. Protect your brain.