A pluot is a hybrid fruit created by cross-breeding a plum and an apricot. Pluots do not occur in nature and were first created in the late 20th century. Continue Reading.
'Mini-Stroke' (TIA). A transient ischemic attack, often called a mini-stroke, is more like a close call. Blood flow is temporarily impaired to part of the brain, causing symptoms similar to an actual stroke. When the blood flows again, the symptoms disappear. A TIA is a warning sign that a stroke may happen soon.
TIAs have the same symptoms as a stroke, but they are temporary and do not usually cause long-term brain damage. A TIA, or mini-stroke, is a warning of an impending stroke. It may appear hours, days, weeks or months before a full stroke, but is more common within days or a few weeks. Just like full strokes, TIAs need emergency treatment and should not be ignored.