BUFFALO, N.Y. — More than 700,000 Americans experience a stroke each year, with many survivors experiencing long-term motor impairments that limit their ability to perform everyday activities. Access ...

In the U.S., a stroke happens roughly every 40 seconds. That means, in the time it takes to read a five-minute news article, more than seven Americans will have experienced this life-changing medical ...

Harford County woman Sarah Bochenick's stroke recovery story highlights how quick medical response can save lives and prevent ...

And while the severity of a stroke doesn't typically change the shape of recovery, it does affect the extent to which a person will ultimately improve, he said—a person with a mild stroke may regain ...

Rehabilitation from stroke has traditionally focused on improving the function of the most severely affected arm. But ...

Many commonly prescribed drugs have surprising other uses. Jan 10, 2011 -- Prozac is one of the most widely prescribed antidepressants, but according to a new study, it also shows great promise in the ...

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 ...

This treatment — called electromagnetic network-targeted field (ENTF) therapy — significantly reduced disability in stroke survivors when combined with physical therapy, according to findings to be ...

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 ...

Spending just 30 minutes in sunlight, along with routine treatment, may help stroke patients recover better and improve their ...

A stroke occurs when the flow of oxygen-carrying blood to part of the brain is interrupted by a blockage in a blood vessel or ...