Stroke recovery represents one of the most challenging yet hopeful journeys in medicine. While the brain damage from a stroke cannot be reversed, the remarkable ability of the human brain to rewire ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A nanomaterial based on a platform developed by Professor Samuel Stupp crosses the blood-brain barrier and targets harmful ...

Stroke recovery extends far beyond the hospital walls, presenting survivors with a complex web of obstacles that test both physical endurance and mental fortitude. Each year, nearly 800,000 Americans ...

The ability to follow instructions and its impact on the rehabilitation of stroke patients has never been investigated — until now. Researchers at the Joint Laboratory for Neurological Rehabilitation ...

“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, ...

Both events underscore Stroke Onward's commitment to promoting healing, resilience, and community support in the stroke recovery process. By bringing together survivors, caregivers, and healthcare ...