Discover the best foods that help stroke recovery, and what to include in a healthy diet for stroke patients.
A massive stroke, or hemorrhagic stroke, is when there is active bleeding that occurs into the brain.
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Strokes are the 3rd leading cause of death for women in America. These are the signs of strokes in women and why women have more strokes than men.
Chronic, low-grade inflammation in the body has been linked to serious health conditions like type 2 diabetes, stroke, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease and more. The good news is you can reduce chronic inflammation in your body, lowering your risk of these diseases. Corey Tolbert, RD, LD,
The heart is your most vital organ, which is why there is no question as to why its health is important to us. It is generally a really strong muscle but since us humans make our bodies go through a lot of stress during our lifetime, sometimes the heart is simply unable to keep up.
What is the Watchman Device (Also known as Watchman Procedure, Watchman Heart Procedure or Watchman Implant)? The Watchman Device is a small implant placed in to the heart that can reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. Patients with atrial fibrillation are at increased risk of stroke, mainly due to clots that […]
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These hand therapy exercises and hand strengthening exercises make effective additions to your hand home exercise program.
Do you know the difference between a heart attack, cardiac arrest, and stroke? Two of these involve the heart, and another involves the brain.
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The middle cerebral artery (MCA) affects a lot of body functions. Here's an RN to discuss what happens with left MCA strokes.
If you are struggling to walk or are stumbling often after a stroke, the problem may be muscle weakness, but it could also be your balance. A stroke damages the brain and weakens the messages your ears, eyes and muscles sent to the neurological system. These messages are essential to maintaining balance. As the brain b
Integrative practitioners can help post-stroke patients by recommending a combination of supplements and lifestyle advice to better their quality of life.
Discover the best foods that help stroke recovery, and what to include in a healthy diet for stroke patients.
We all feel dizzy or lightheaded from time to time. Here you will learn the root causes of dizziness and the best support strategies.
Here are 10 foods you should start incorporating into your diet - they’ll help unclog your arteries and reverse the effects of bad habits.
How serious is a mini-stroke or TIA (transient ischemic attack)? TIAs have the same symptoms as strokes: facial drooping, limb weakness and impaired speech.
When blood flow to part of the brain stops for a short period of time, also called transient ischemic attack (TIA), it can mimic stroke-like symptoms. These appear and last less than 24 hours before disappearing. Learn more about the signs, your risk, and TIA management.
Aimee Wagner, OT sees every diagnosis that comes through her therapy department and works across inpatient, outpatient and home health settings. Aimee sees a lot of CVA/stroke patients, but even…
From ‘good’ to ‘bad,’ here’s what you should know about your HDL, LDL, and total blood cholesterol levels.
Physical therapy is an effective and necessary form of stroke rehabilitation which helps people recover their ability to function and go about their daily lives. While you should work with your physical therapist to develop a program that...
Life after a stroke is often full of new situations. Discover tips to help you navigate everything from recovery to prevention.
After a stroke, it’s common to experience weakness or paralysis on one side of the body, depending on which side of the brain your stroke occurred. Right-sided weakness or paralysis is caused by an injury to the left side of the brain, where the areas that handle language and memory are. Left-sided weakness or paralysi
