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Scientists find better stroke therapy that protect memory and learning

Have you heard of stroke? It's a dangerous health problem that happens when blood can't reach parts of your brain. Current treatments for stroke focus...

Working out may help your brain: exercise could reduce brain bleeding

There's a study in Sweden saying exercise might be good for your brain. The scientists found that people who move around a lot had...

The brain isn’t the only place a stroke can occur

Sudden, painless loss of vision. Burning back pain. Achy legs. Incontinence. People might not recognize these as signs of a stroke, because some are not...

A stroke at 33 left her with locked-in syndrome and a grim prognosis. She...

Kate Adamson liked exercising so much, her goal was to become a fitness trainer. She grew up in New Zealand playing golf and later,...

High blood sugar linked to faster brain power loss in stroke

Unveiling the Link A recent study sheds light on an important topic - the impact of high blood sugar on the risk of dementia after...

Statins may lower stroke risk in people with heart rhythm disorder

Introduction A recent study has found that statin use could significantly decrease the risk of stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) among patients with atrial...

Her husband and her ‘indomitable spirit’ keep her going since a stroke at 43

Cécile Boynton texted Mark, her husband of five months, that she was on her way home from work. They would then head over to...

Unmasking the impact of air pollution on stroke recovery

Air pollution, the pervasive yet often overlooked menace, has been observed to negatively impact the prognosis of ischemic stroke, a condition caused by reduced...

Former Marine opens up about struggles and feelings of hopelessness after stroke

One hot day last June, Elmar Uy and his girlfriend, LJ Jennings, were gardening outside their home in Hudson, New Hampshire, when something strange...

How exercise can prevent stroke

Stroke is a leading cause of disability and death worldwide. It occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, leading to brain damage. Rehabilitation...