A stroke occurs when blood flow is blocked from the brain. Strokes are also referred to as cerebrovascular accidents. — A transient ischemic attack (TIA or “mini-stroke”): A temporary block of blood ...

Share on Pinterest Higher-intensity walking combined with physical therapy could help improve stroke recovery and quality of life. alvarez/Getty Images In a new study, stroke survivors in a ...

Amy Steinbrech and Dr. Steven Edgley have both survived strokes at a young age. In this podcast, they discuss the recovery process, including the incredible job the brain does of “fixing” itself and ...

Stroke recovery extends far beyond the hospital walls, presenting survivors with a complex web of obstacles that test both physical endurance and mental fortitude. Each year, nearly 800,000 Americans ...

Scientists at EPFL have developed an innovative, non-invasive brain stimulation therapy to significantly improve visual ...

Wayne Feng demonstrates transcranial brain stimulation with constraint-induced movement therapy. Photo Credit: Ziping Huang Administering transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) along with ...

Hospitals are referring a larger share of stroke patients to inpatient rehabilitation facilities, which typically favor home health as the provider of any additional step-down care, a recent study ...

A stroke survivor who has used bodysurfing as part of his recovery is now ranked 20th in the sport in Europe and Africa.

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and Jennifer Burwell with CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances explains how to recognize the signs. Strokes affect nearly 800,000 Americans ...

It’s that time of year when I remind everyone that May is National Stroke Awareness Month! The facts: Strokes aren’t just an issue for elderly people. A stroke can happen at any age. Stroke is the ...