A new study indicates that singing might help with stroke recovery and rehabilitation. The study, which recently came out of Finland, found that singing helped with both speech recovery and psychosocial wellbeing. This was … [Read more...]
A Link Between Shingles and Stroke?
For a while, researchers have understood that there is a link between shingles and the risk of suffering from a stroke. After a recent study was conducted, scientists now believe they understand just why this link exists. And more … [Read more...]
Alcohol Use Among Senior Citizens
A study about alcohol usage and long term effects on health has revealed some interesting information. In addition to the other well known issues that can come about from moderate to excessive alcohol usage, there is a link between alcohol … [Read more...]
The Amazing Human Brain!
A new study indicates that the adult brain might be a lot more flexible than we once thought. There’s an indication that those who are born blind might be able to recover sight in a small degree because of the brain’s ability to heal itself … [Read more...]
Can the Flu Shot Reduce Risk of Stroke?
It’s getting to be that time of year again… Flu Season. It’s easy to forget about the flu, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. But the flu still presents a very real danger to us, especially for the older … [Read more...]
Does Blood Type Matter?
When it comes to blood type, we often don’t spend a lot of time thinking about how it impacts our daily lives. But blood type does have an impact, even if it is often a hidden one. Besides things like blood transfusions and surgery, blood … [Read more...]
Factors that Might Make Strokes Worse
New research shows how substances that are commonly found in a healthy brain can cause damage in the brain after a stroke or a traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs. The hope is that this new found information can help lead to better stroke … [Read more...]
Loneliness and Heart Disease
A new study confirms something that anecdotal observation has pointed to for many years. Social isolation and loneliness has a profoundly negative impact on our physical health. This research comes from the American Heart … [Read more...]
How Does a Stroke Occur?
A new study helps to shed a lot more light on just what happens within the body when a stroke occurs. This new insight is likely to lead to better stroke treatment and prevention methods in the future. Ischemic strokes are the … [Read more...]
A Closer Look at Comorbidities
Perhaps you have never heard the term comorbidities before, but that doesn’t mean that you are unfamiliar with the concept. A comorbidity occurs when someone has more than one health issue. For example, when someone has high blood pressure … [Read more...]
Is Nervous System Repair Possible for Seniors?
At this time, there are no drugs that have been approved by the FDA when it comes to helping repair damage done to the nervous system. However, a team of researchers believes that this might be about to change after a successful study that … [Read more...]
How the Vagus Nerve Might Help with Brain Functioning
Recently, research has illuminated a little bit more information regarding the vagus nerve and its relation to brain functioning. New research out of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center shows that the vagus … [Read more...]