stroke
Depression Doubled Stroke Risk In Study Of Middle-Aged Women
Middle-aged women who have depression are almost twice as likely to have a stroke as women the same age who are not depressed, says a new study.
Researchers Develop Therapy Device For Stroke Victims
Researchers have developed a new stroke rehabilitation device to help patients recovery faster.
Green Tea, Coffee May Lower Stroke Risk, Study
A daily dose of tea and coffee may help to cut the risk of stroke by 20 percent, says a new study.
Stroke Survivors Use Robotic Arm To Regain Limb Function
Exercising with a SMART Arm after chronic stroke improves arm function, arm muscle activation, and neural plasticity, say researchers from the University of Queensland.
Low Dietary Vitamin D Increased Stroke Risk In Japanese-Americans
Japanese-American men who did not eat foods rich in vitamin D had a higher risk of stroke later in life, according to results of a 34-year study in Hawaii.
A Dark Chocolate A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
In fantastic news for all chocolate lovers around the world, researchers say that a daily dose of dark chocolate may lower the risk of stroke and heart attack over a ten-year period.
Stroke Recovery Speed Linked To Brain Stimulation, Study
People with a curious condition that causes them to apply make-up on only one side of their face, or ignore food on half of their plate, are helping scientists to understand stroke recovery.
Magnetic Brain Stimulation To Help Stroke Patients With Swallowing
Researchers are using magnetic stimulators to jump start the brain after a stroke and repair swallowing functions which malfunction in over half of stroke patients.
Study: Packing On Pounds Riskier For South Asians Than White Caucasians
South Asians are particularly prone to adding the type of organ-hugging fat that can lead to diabetes and coronary artery disease, says a new study.
