Stroke
Don’t Ignore Vision Issues After TBI
If you notice any changes in your vision following a serious head trauma, don’t ignore them: Immediately contact your eye care professional.
15 Things Caregivers Should Know About TBI & Stroke Recovery
Being a stroke caregiver is challenging. But these 15 tips can help you identify and handle common issues as you care for your loved one:
Speed Up TBI Recovery By Being Optimistic
Having a stroke is no laughing matter. But if you can stay optimistic about your recovery, a new study says you may be able to speed up your healing and reduce disability.
Simple Drug Formula Regenerates Brain Cells
Researchers have taken a step forward in the quest for a pill that can recover brain function lost through strokes, brain injuries, and conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists at Pennsylvan...
How Stroke Changed My Life at 45
I'm Tracy Lyn Lomagno, a 45-year-old dental assistant with lots of other hobbies. I’m a mom to my 10-year-old son and a wife of 12 years to my husband Vincenzo. And, earlier this year, I had a stroke ...
Why You Might Feel Cold After Head Injury
Around 13% of TBI patients complain about feeling persistently cold after a head injury. This symptom may be caused by damage to the parts of the brain that control the body’s temperature.
13 Balance Exercises for Stroke Patients
Practicing balance exercises for stroke patients can improve your gait (manner of walking), coordination, and stability.
Reduce your risk of another Stroke
After a person experiences a stroke or mini-stroke, the likelihood of having another is significant. This risk is highest early after the first stroke – in the first year, 15 times greater than for th...
Researchers Use Skin Cells To Rewire the Brain
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have succeeded in restoring mobility and sensation of touch in stroke-afflicted rats by reprogramming human skin cells to become nerve ce