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 ...

When examining recovery during the first year after an ischemic stroke, a new study has found for daily tasks such as eating, ...

Stroke is one of the leading causes of serious and complex adult disability; anyone reading this could be the next stroke ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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.

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 ...