Stroke
Exercise Stroke
People who exercise are less likely to suffer a stroke, and if they do, it is less severe than strokes experienced by people who are not active.
People who exercise are less likely to suffer a stroke, and if they do, it is less severe than strokes experienced by people who are not active.
Seniors Staying Active
Seniors in Philadelphia know the importance of staying active, which is why they've made a commitment to work out.
Seniors in Philadelphia know the importance of staying active, which is why they've made a commitment to work out.
Vioxx Follow-up
Follow-up data on the pain killer Vioxx shows it does increase the risk for stroke, heart attack, and death.
Follow-up data on the pain killer Vioxx shows it does increase the risk for stroke, heart attack, and death.
African American Stroke
African Americans are more likely to have dangerous brain bleeds.
African Americans are more likely to have dangerous brain bleeds.
Fishy Memory
Eating fish may save your memory as you age, and reduce your risk for stroke.
Eating fish may save your memory as you age, and reduce your risk for stroke.
Stroke Office Hours
Experts say increasing the hours a doctor's office is open may lower the number of recurrent strokes.
Experts say increasing the hours a doctor's office is open may lower the number of recurrent strokes.
Stroke Time
Less than a quarter of stroke patients get to the hospital in time to receive clot-busting drugs.
Less than a quarter of stroke patients get to the hospital in time to receive clot-busting drugs.
Sleep Stroke
Postmenopausal women who get more than nine hours of sleep may be increasing their risk for stroke.
Postmenopausal women who get more than nine hours of sleep may be increasing their risk for stroke.
Shhh Stroke
Sometimes they're obvious, but lately the symptoms of an impending stroke can't be seen until the last minute- or even after the fact!
Sometimes they're obvious, but lately the symptoms of an impending stroke can't be seen until the last minute- or even after the fact!
Snoring Arteries
People who snore may have an increased risk for stroke.
People who snore may have an increased risk for stroke.
GI Bleeding
Bleeding in the stomach after suffering a stroke may increase the risk of death.
Bleeding in the stomach after suffering a stroke may increase the risk of death.
What are the Warning Signs of a Stroke?
The warning signs of a stroke can be vague. Do you know what they are and what to do next? Discover how you can greatly improve your chances of recovery.
The warning signs of a stroke can be vague. Do you know what they are and what to do next? Discover how you can greatly improve your chances of recovery.
Stroke Recovery: Immobilization Therapy
There has been a lot of talk recently about immobilization therapy or constraint induced therapy which is a rehabilitation strategy for stroke patients experiencing mobility problems.
There has been a lot of talk recently about immobilization therapy or constraint induced therapy which is a rehabilitation strategy for stroke patients experiencing mobility problems.
Stroke Recovery: The Basics of Physical Rehabilitation
Stroke is a devastating condition that often results in serious long-term complications. Among the most common and most challenging are mobility difficulties.
Stroke is a devastating condition that often results in serious long-term complications. Among the most common and most challenging are mobility difficulties.
Stroke Exam
Doctors are using simple tests to determine a patient's risk for stroke.
Doctors are using simple tests to determine a patient's risk for stroke.
Silent Stroke
Doctors are discovering that people may have had strokes and not know it!
Doctors are discovering that people may have had strokes and not know it!
TIA: A Warning Not to be Ignored
Dr. Ralph Sacco and Dr. Jamieson discuss the causes and symptoms of TIA, and address what you must do afterwards to reduce your risk of future attacks.
Dr. Ralph Sacco and Dr. Jamieson discuss the causes and symptoms of TIA, and address what you must do afterwards to reduce your risk of future attacks.
When Muscles Won't Relax: Understanding Post-Stroke Spasticity
In the aftermath of a stroke, many people experience an uncontrollable tightness in the arms or legs that can cause pain and restrict movement, part of a condition called "spasticity".
In the aftermath of a stroke, many people experience an uncontrollable tightness in the arms or legs that can cause pain and restrict movement, part of a condition called "spasticity".
Life After Stroke: Personal Perspectives
After suffering a stroke, many people experience post-stroke spasticity, muscle tightness that not only impairs mobility, but also impacts the life of their family and caregivers.
After suffering a stroke, many people experience post-stroke spasticity, muscle tightness that not only impairs mobility, but also impacts the life of their family and caregivers.
Secondary Prevention: Stopping the Next Stroke
Dr. Ralph Sacco and Dr. Dara Jamieson discuss preventive issues specific to stroke survivors in order to keep the second attack at bay.
Dr. Ralph Sacco and Dr. Dara Jamieson discuss preventive issues specific to stroke survivors in order to keep the second attack at bay.
