The Impact of Stroke on Relationships and Parenting: Navigating Challenges with Resilience
In a world where stroke affects millions of lives each year, it's crucial to recognise the significant impact it can have on relationships
Jun 15, 20232 min read
Monash researcher championing hidden societal costs of stroke
Around 1 in 45 survivors live with a disability that prevents them returning to independent living.
May 5, 20232 min read
Long term stroke survivors have fallen into a black hole
People with long term disability after stroke should have access to the services they need, when they require them.
May 4, 20233 min read
Vision Changes After Stroke: What You Should Know And Why It Matters
Vision is used for everything. Vision is considered a dynamic, learned process, and it impacts our ability to learn and engage from infancy
Dec 31, 20228 min read
How the Circadian Clock Helps the Brain Recover After Injury
NG2-glia, a newly discovered type of brain cell that can renew itself is regulated by circadian rhythms. The findings shed new light on how
Dec 31, 20222 min read
Arm Swelling and Pain Post-Stroke
Up to an estimated, between 65-88% of all individuals who experience a stroke have some level of arm impairment or dysfunction.
Dec 31, 20227 min read
A Guide to Post-Stroke Mood Disorders
Following a stroke, some survivors may notice a change in mood or ability to manage emotions.
Dec 31, 20224 min read
Midlife Crisis After Stroke
A mid-life crisis is a period of transition and adjustment, generally between ages 40-60,
Dec 31, 20222 min read
Strength After Stroke Begins in the Brain
Muscle weakness is a common outcome after stroke and is usually especially large on one (more affected) side. Rehabilitation to improve stre
Dec 31, 20224 min read
Researchers awarded $2.3 million R01 grant for chronic stroke research
Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences received an R01 grant from the National Institutes o
Dec 31, 20222 min read
My husband has had a stroke, but I hate feeling like his carer
My husband had a mild stroke several months ago. He’s a 60-something scientist and used to solving everything with his mind,
Dec 31, 20224 min read
Singing-based group rehabilitation can support communication and speech production of stroke patient
Approximately 40% of stroke survivors experience aphasia, a difficulty to comprehend or produce spoken or written language.
Dec 31, 20222 min read
Stroke Can Leave Folks Thinking One Hand Is Bigger Than the Other
Chronic pain previously has been shown to alter the way people perceive their own bodies, researchers said in background notes.
Dec 21, 20223 min read
A Handy Lesson About Pain and the Brain in Stroke Survivors
Following a stroke, chronic pain can alter body perception and trick the brain into believing the affected hand is a different size.
Dec 15, 20222 min read
Industry leaders discuss options for improving stroke care in Hawaii
Industry leaders discussed options for improving stroke care and how strokes are impacting Hawaiians during a community education webinar
Dec 7, 20224 min read
Core Exercises for Stroke Patients: 15 Ways to Improve Trunk Control, Gait, & Balance
Building core strength can also help reduce your risk of falling and prevent injury after a stroke!
Sep 5, 20227 min read
Stroke drug improves memory and repairs injured brain tissue in mice
Unlike existing treatments that focus on rehabilitation or reducing the risk of an additional stroke, the experimental drug targets the "sti
Aug 26, 20222 min read