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A team out of Boston University has been looking at what happens after a stroke to an individual’s ability to speak as they once did. What they’ve found so far is quite encouraging, and will hopefully have a positive impact on speech … [Read more...]
A new project from Anglia Ruskin University indicates that music therapy is much more effective than what was once thought when it comes to helping those that have suffered from a stroke reach a better level of recovery. The reasons why … [Read more...]
A thorough study looking at over 3,000 people who were treated at Hospital del Mar found that living in a noisy area or being subjected to noise on a consistent basis for extended periods of time can increase the chances that someone will … [Read more...]
By now, a lot of us know that a good pair of shoes can make a big difference. This is especially true for people that spend a lot of time on their feet during the work day. Having a comfortable pair of shoes that supports and compensates … [Read more...]
Scientists hope that through improved observation methods of stroke victims they can keep better track of how the recovery process is going. In a newly published study, researchers found that tracking iron measurements when someone is going … [Read more...]
A stroke is one of the scariest things that can happen to an elderly loved one. Seeing someone in otherwise good health suddenly be unable to do the simple tasks that they once took for granted is hard on both the person experiencing the … [Read more...]
Not all studies have a clearly visible outcome or meaning upon completion, but that doesn’t mean that they have no promise. One such example has recently come to light with a neurobiology study that was done on patients that had been given … [Read more...]
Video games aren’t just for kids! For several years, doctors and therapists have been recommending that elderly individuals that are going through rehabilitation use motion sensitive games, like those on the Nintendo Wii, to help encourage … [Read more...]
After someone suffers from a stroke, the process of rehabilitation can be a long and painful journey. In fact, because the post-stroke recovery process can be so unpredictable, many individuals who have had a stroke never fully recover. … [Read more...]
Strokes are one of the most debilitating health conditions that seniors can face, but medical science has come a long way over the last few years. For example, a drug called rtPA can basically stop a stroke from occurring before any damage … [Read more...]
The aftermath of a stroke can sometimes result in permanent disability. Researchers have known for a while that the quick treatment of a stroke can help patients to recover more completely, but this isn’t always the case. Stroke treatment … [Read more...]
Exercise is important. We all know that by now. There are commercials about the necessity of healthy exercise on television, there are ads in magazines, and even billboards on the highways talking about how exercise is the best thing that … [Read more...]
