Health
What Is Spasticity And How Do You Treat It?
Treating spasticity is essential to regain normal arm and leg movement.
What to Know About COVID-19 and Strokes
Although typically considered a lung infection, COVID-19 has been found to cause blood clots that can lead to severe stroke. Experts say that this can happen in any patients regardless of age, and eve...
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.
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...
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...
Risk of death by stroke down 24%
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has revealed that the risk of death and disability after a stroke fell significantly between 2000 and 2015. As a result, an estimated 6,300 more patie...