All posts tagged Stroke Association

Stroke survivors should consider a regular stroll around their neighborhood instead of routine trips to a masseuse. A new study shows that stroke survivors who walked three times a

 Has your workout become routine and boring?   Lack of motivation seems to be one of the biggest barriers for a lot of people who are exercising and eating

If your sibling dies, it might be a good idea for you to get a medical check-up – and to stay on top of your health for years

In the first human study of its kind, scientists used gene therapy that acts like a “homing” signal for stem cells to treat heart failure patients. The treatment involves

Five years ago I got a call from my dad. He didn't want to worry me, but he wanted to let me know that he needed to have

Valentine’s Day is a day full of candy hearts, red roses, cards and sometimes even surprises from those who love you. But the best part of Valentine’s Day

It’s the terrifying math of stroke treatment: For every 30-minute delay, chances of good recovery go down 10 percent. Here’s how the 30-10 Formula works. New research shows that

A new iPad app can accurately identify a type of one-sided brain damage in stroke survivors. The condition, called unilateral neglect, can cause stroke survivors to ignore or forget

Southern-style foods may be finger lickin’ good — but they may also be linked to a higher risk of stroke. In a scientific study, researchers found that those who