Imagine your brain as a bustling city with millions of interconnected highways carrying information at lightning speed. Now picture what happens when a major earthquake hits, destroying some of those ...

Rehabilitation from stroke has traditionally focused on improving the function of the most severely affected arm. But ...

Difficulty speaking clearly or understanding language is called aphasia. Its most common cause is stroke, but aphasia also can result from brain injuries or other diseases. (Dreamstime/TNS) You might ...

Stroke rehabilitation programs seek to address these issues, but most are located in urban centers, limiting access for rural patients. They also mainly focus on physical symptoms and language ...

A seismic shift is underway in how experts view functional recovery after a stroke. For years, the prevailing belief was that regaining limb mobility beyond 6 months was nearly impossible, as damaged ...

Stroke recovery represents one of the most challenging yet hopeful journeys in medicine. While the brain damage from a stroke cannot be reversed, the remarkable ability of the human brain to rewire ...

If your loved one has had a stroke, it might seem as if you have more questions than answers. It is important that you begin thinking about how to navigate the transition from hospital to home.

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In the UK, around 100,000 people have a stroke each year and 85,000 people survive it, according to the Stroke Association. It is the fourth leading cause of death and the leading cause of complex ...