One of the things that doctors and other medical professionals have often stated when regarding stroke recovery is that the brain is “rewiring” itself during the recovery process. It’s also something that I have written about on several … [Read more...]
The Brain’s Immune Cells and Recovery
New research on the brains of mice revealed that turning immune cells in the brain into neurons can help mice that have suffered stroke-like damage to successfully restore their brain functioning. When someone suffers from a … [Read more...]
How AI Can Assist in Recovery
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all over the news right now. There are some saying that it’s the next big thing–even bigger than the internet! Others are saying that it’s a technology that we can’t control and that it will ultimately doom … [Read more...]
Feelings of Youth and Recovery
We’ve all heard the saying, “you’re only as old as you feel.” However, it’s a lot harder to believe this than it is to say. Still, it’s a nice thought, especially after seeing news stories about elderly individuals that are active, happy, … [Read more...]
Medication Might Help with Stroke Recovery
When someone has a stroke, recovery can be a long and painful process. Because a stroke involves a lack of oxygen to the brain for a significant period of time, brain cells can die. The brain is incredibly resilient, and it is often … [Read more...]
Stroke and Eyesight
When you think about the physical symptoms that someone might suffer after a stroke, there is a list of issues that might come to mind. Difficulty with speech, loss of movement, poor coordination, and cognitive difficulties come immediately … [Read more...]
What Happens in the Brain After a Stroke?
Anyone who has seen a loved one go through it can tell you; a stroke is a life changing event for everyone in the family. Watching a loved one struggle with things like getting around the house, speaking their thoughts, and other activities … [Read more...]
Vocal Music Helpful in Recovery
Research shows that stroke patients that listen to music on a daily basis tend to see better recovery numbers than patients in recovery that do not listen to music. This research, which was conducted by the University of … [Read more...]
Recovering Speech After a Stroke
A new study indicates that intensive speech therapy might not be the best method for helping someone regain their speech after they suffer from a stroke. Rather than bunch the bulk of speech therapy within the first six to eight weeks after … [Read more...]
Assessing Recovery After a Stroke
One method that has been used to help assess the recovery of someone who has suffered from a stroke is examining the rate at which blood flow resumes as normal to the brain after a stroke. Current research indicates that this might not be … [Read more...]
Activity a Major Part of Brain Health
A new study shows that brain recovery occurs more easily after a traumatic accident or stroke when exercise is utilized. The findings of this study have been back up by previous research, but the bulk of that research revolves around … [Read more...]
Treatments Help Those Unsupervised to Recover from Stroke
A treatment known as tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) has been revolutionary when it comes to reducing the number of stroke related disabilities that have occurred. This drug is given in intravenous form and has earned a reputation as … [Read more...]