Life After A Stroke By Rufus James Click Here Limited Time Offer Special Bonus According to the National Institutes of Health, National Stroke Association, American Heart Association and many other authoritative bodies on stroke, the effects of stroke on the body are numerous. The good news is with early intervention and proper rehabilitation, many stroke survivors and family members can go on to lead renewed lives. You can too. The first step to your success? You have to recognize the warning symptoms of stroke, so you avoid having a recurrent episode which may lead to further damage to your body and your life.