Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability, according to the American Stroke Association. "Stroke is injury to the brain from impairment of ...

Stroke survivors uncomfortable about sharing their thoughts and feelings have slower physical and cognitive recovery after ...

Stroke survivors who were uncomfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings about their condition and future had slower ...

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Strokes are sudden, sometimes deadly, and many times life-changing. Those who have had strokes have a long road to recovery. Centra Lynchburg General Hospital has a stroke ...

Leung hopes that physicians who treat stroke patients begin to think of stroke recovery as a never-ending process. There's a misconception that stroke patients reach their maximum recovery within a ...

Difficulty speaking clearly or understanding language is called aphasia. Its most common cause is stroke, but aphasia also can result from brain injuries or other diseases. (Dreamstime/TNS) You might ...

“It scared me that I couldn’t remember my parents’ names or my cat’s name. I had no idea what was happening." Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a stroke. For those who survive, ...

Expanded eligibility for advanced stroke therapies and new recommendations for diagnosing and treating stroke in children and ...