A stroke occurs when blood flow is blocked from the brain. Strokes are also referred to as cerebrovascular accidents. — A transient ischemic attack (TIA or “mini-stroke”): A temporary block of blood ...

Leading rehabilitation specialists share breakthrough techniques that help stroke survivors regain independence, with remarkable success stories of recovery When Sarah Thompson woke up one morning ...

Share on Pinterest Higher-intensity walking combined with physical therapy could help improve stroke recovery and quality of life. alvarez/Getty Images In a new study, stroke survivors in a ...

Amy Steinbrech and Dr. Steven Edgley have both survived strokes at a young age. In this podcast, they discuss the recovery process, including the incredible job the brain does of “fixing” itself and ...

A stroke can come out of nowhere, and it can be permanently life-altering, both for the victim and for their friends and family. However, just as the severity of a stroke can vary depending on the ...

Nearly 800,000 Americans experience a stroke each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, making it a leading cause of long-term disability in the United States. Behind this ...

What began as a shared hobby, quickly became a powerful part of Barbara’s recovery and blossomed into a story of joy, ...

Symptoms of a stroke typically happen quickly, causing brain damage within minutes. However, immediate medical attention increases an individual’s chance of full recovery. Facial droop is oftentimes ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and Jennifer Burwell with CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances explains how to recognize the signs. Strokes affect nearly 800,000 Americans ...

One in five women between ages 55 and 75 will experience a stroke in their lifetime, according to the American Heart Association. There are two main types of strokes. With an ischemic stroke, a ...

Suffering a stroke can have devastating, life-changing consequences. But the good news is that most strokes can actually be prevented. Each year in the U.S., about 795,000 people suffer a stroke.