According to a newly published study, people that like sweets tend to be at a higher risk of developing health issues like diabetes, stroke, and depression. The team used about 180,000 volunteers that were participants in the … [Read more...]
The Lasting Health Impact of COVID
Researchers are still determining just what the lasting health impact of COVID-19 is for seniors and those that are at higher risk of health issues after they have recovered from the virus. A recent study analyzing data from … [Read more...]
Deep Brain Stimulation and Stroke Recovery
A new study out of the University of Pittsburgh indicates that deep brain stimulation has the potential to bring immediate improvement when it comes to the limb mobility that stroke victims experience. The study looked at … [Read more...]
Benefits of Music Therapy
Music therapy uses music to address physical, emotional, and cognitive needs. Through activities like listening, playing instruments, dancing, or singing, it helps reduce stress, manage pain, and improve memory and communication. This … [Read more...]
The Vital Role of Nurses in Senior Care
Nurses and other medical professionals play an incredibly large role in the overall health of senior citizens. They might not interact with their patients on a daily or even a monthly basis, but the expertise and professional outlook that … [Read more...]
Better Ways to Help Prevent Stroke
Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the United States. But unlike some other health issues that seniors might face, there are clear things that can be done to reduce the risk and impact that cardiovascular disease has on … [Read more...]
What’s the Best Exercise for Those Recovering from a Stroke?
A stroke is a devastating event. There are many different types of stroke, but they all share one thing in common: oxygen is unable to reach the brain for an amount of time. A stroke results in damaged brain cells. Outwardly, this can look … [Read more...]
How Effective Are New Stroke Detection Methods?
A team of researchers has been using a face screening tool to help detect strokes. The new research uses a smartphone app and face screening tools to help determine if a stroke has occurred. The team states that … [Read more...]
Bringing Rehab to the Home
Every year, about 800,000 people in the United States suffer from a stroke. Rehab is one of the crucial elements when it comes to recovery for these people. A stroke can make movement, both fine and gross motor skills, along with speech, … [Read more...]
How Weight Impacts Stroke Risk in Women
A new study reveals that being overweight as a teen puts women at a higher risk of stroke as they age–even if the excess weight is lost and a healthy weight is maintained throughout adulthood. More specifically, the study … [Read more...]
Brain Recovery After a Stroke
A new study looked at how people who have had a stroke recover when there is already age-related damage that has occurred within the brain. The team of researchers found that age-related changes in the brain had an impact on … [Read more...]
Effectively Using AI in Treating Seniors
A team of researchers has been using artificial intelligence (AI) to simulate clinical trials to try and get an idea of how effective different treatments can be when it comes to stroke treatment and prevention. By simulating … [Read more...]