Currently, international guidelines regarding aspirin usage state that those who are between 50 to 59 that have had a risk of cardiovascular disease higher than ten percent for ten or more years might benefit from taking low doses of … [Read more...]
Long Term Impact of Cannabis Use
A new study from the American Heart Association indicates that cannabis use is linked to a higher risk of heart attack or stroke. This risk remained regardless of how marijuana was consumed. It might make more sense to someone … [Read more...]
Stroke Recovery and Cognitive Function
New research indicates that an herbal supplement might help those that have suffered from a stroke to fight against some of the damage that is done to cognitive functioning during a stroke. The study indicated that people who … [Read more...]
The Relationship Between the Heart and the Brain
New research indicates that there is likely a relationship between heart health and brain health. The extent of this relationship isn’t fully understood, but there is reason to believe that treating the heart might help improve the brain’s … [Read more...]
Stroke Recovery and… Robots?
A team of researchers from the University of Southern California believe that robots can help assist more efficiently with stroke recovery than what traditional treatment plans have been able to accomplish. According to the USC … [Read more...]
Can the Brain Really “Rewire” Itself?
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...]
What is a Mobile Stroke Unit?
Mobile stroke units are not widely used in all parts of the United States, but they should be. New research indicates that mobile stroke units can help improve the outcomes that those who are suffering from a stroke experience. … [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...]
Statins and Future Stroke Risk
New research indicates that statin use can help prevent future strokes in people that have had one or more stroke in the past and are at risk of future strokes. This research was geared toward those individuals that have … [Read more...]
Why Atrial Fibrillation Patients are Seeing Better Outcomes
Atrial fibrillation, also referred to as AFib, is best described as an irregular heartbeat that is usually much faster than it should be. It can be a scary experience when symptoms are first noticed, but with a doctor’s close attention, it … [Read more...]
At Home Care–For Stroke Victims
Recently, a team from the University of Houston published a study that has some big news for those that have suffered from a stroke. In their research article they claimed that we are really close to establishing stroke rehabilitation from … [Read more...]