HOUSTON, Texas — Structured physical activity can improve brain function after stroke, a meta-analytic review of relevant studies shows. "We found that a program as short as 12 weeks is effective at ...

Recovering from a stroke is difficult, to say the least. It makes sense that the period after may leave you feeling fatigued, irritable, weak, in pain or unable to problem-solve, for example. If ...

Every year, nearly 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke. And 40 percent end up having a second stroke which can be even more debilitating. But the key to prevention may be very simple. Research found a ...

Cardiorespiratory exercise after ischemic stroke had benefits on cognition but not brain volume in a randomized controlled study conducted in Australia. In the PISCES-ZODIAC trial, an 8-week ...

Share on Pinterest A new study compared HIIT and steady, moderate exercise for stroke recovery. RZCREATIVE/Stocksy Stroke is a condition where blood and oxygen are not able to get to the brain.

A stroke can disrupt various aspects of life, and communication is often a crucial area that requires rehabilitation. Losing the ability to speak clearly or fluently can be incredibly frustrating.

From breaking news to special features, we're on it! Join the NonStop Local Chord group and always be in the know. The exercise involved an additional half-hour of weight bearing and walking workouts ...

Researchers found that even those who did small amounts of exercise showed significant reductions in stroke risk. The research underscores the importance that “some physical activity is better than ...

"Exercise is a really crucial part of rehabilitation," said study co-author Dr. Ada Tang, a physical therapist and professor of rehabilitation science at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, ...

Stroke patients who walk more during rehab benefit from the added exercise Patients leave the hospital with better quality of life and mobility The exercise involved an additional half-hour of weight ...