This drug could treat stroke beyond standard time window
A new study has found that the clot-dissolving drug alteplase can significantly improve stroke recovery even when given up to 24 hours after a...
How strokes affect older people in the long run
A stroke is a serious medical event that can change a person’s life in many ways, especially for older adults. It happens when blood...
Why high blood pressure can increase stroke risk
High blood pressure, often called hypertension, is one of the most common health issues affecting older adults.
While it may seem like just a number...
Best stroke recovery exercises for people over 50
Recovering from a stroke can be challenging, especially for people over 50. A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked or...
Why shingle vaccine can help prevent stroke and heart disease
Shingles is a painful skin condition that many people may not think about until it happens to them. It comes from the same virus...
This blood pressure drug may lower stroke risk in women with migraine headaches
A common blood pressure medication used to prevent migraines may also significantly reduce the risk of ischemic stroke in women, according to a new study.
The research, presented...
New tool can predict stroke outcome with 93% accuracy
Stroke is a major global health challenge, ranking as the second leading cause of death worldwide and the fifth in the United States.
Given the...
Virtual reality can strongly improve stroke rehabilitation
Stroke survivors often struggle with weakened limbs, making it hard to regain full movement. Rehabilitation techniques like mirror therapy are commonly used to help...
Shorter telomeres linked to higher risk of stroke, dementia, and depression
A new study suggests that people with shorter protective caps at the ends of their chromosomes, called telomeres, may have a higher risk of developing age-related...
New blood test may quickly identify stroke type before hospital arrival
A new study suggests that a simple blood test could help emergency responders quickly determine whether a stroke is caused by a brain bleed...