New research indicates that an herbal supplement might help those that have suffered from a stroke to fight against some of the damage that is done to cognitive functioning during a stroke. The study indicated that people who … [Read more...]
Stroke Recovery and… Robots?
A team of researchers from the University of Southern California believe that robots can help assist more efficiently with stroke recovery than what traditional treatment plans have been able to accomplish. According to the USC … [Read more...]
Can the Brain Really “Rewire” Itself?
One of the things that doctors and other medical professionals have often stated when regarding stroke recovery is that the brain is “rewiring” itself during the recovery process. It’s also something that I have written about on several … [Read more...]
What is a Mobile Stroke Unit?
Mobile stroke units are not widely used in all parts of the United States, but they should be. New research indicates that mobile stroke units can help improve the outcomes that those who are suffering from a stroke experience. … [Read more...]
The Brain’s Immune Cells and Recovery
New research on the brains of mice revealed that turning immune cells in the brain into neurons can help mice that have suffered stroke-like damage to successfully restore their brain functioning. When someone suffers from a … [Read more...]
At Home Care–For Stroke Victims
Recently, a team from the University of Houston published a study that has some big news for those that have suffered from a stroke. In their research article they claimed that we are really close to establishing stroke rehabilitation from … [Read more...]
How the Brain is Repaired After a Stroke
When someone has a stroke, immediate treatment is vital if someone is going to have an optimal outcome. However, even with timely treatment, some people show strong recovery after a stroke and some don’t. Why is … [Read more...]
The Importance of Activity After a Stroke
A new study from the University of Gothenburg indicates that physical activity after a stroke might be even more important than once thought. Activity has long been known to be helpful. There’s a reason why physical therapy is … [Read more...]
Lipids and Stroke
We tend to think of lipids as bad things. After all, lipids are associated with cholesterol, and high cholesterol levels can lead to things like heart disease, stroke, and even death. But lipids play an important role in the … [Read more...]
Singing and Stroke Recovery
A new study indicates that singing might help with stroke recovery and rehabilitation. The study, which recently came out of Finland, found that singing helped with both speech recovery and psychosocial wellbeing. This was … [Read more...]
Cardiac Rehab for Stroke Survivors
A study found that a certain type of rehabilitation reduces mortality risk by up to 76 percent in the year after a stroke for those that have suffered from this medical event. Since a second stroke and other health complications are quite … [Read more...]
Not All Post-Stroke Therapies are as Effective as Once Thought
After someone suffers from a bleeding stroke or from an intracerebral hemorrhage, it has been common practice to prescribe methods of helping with recovery, such as compression socks, anti-seizure medications, and steroids. However, new … [Read more...]