Cardiology

Women fare worse than men after a stroke

(HealthDay)—Women tend to have a tougher time recovering from a stroke than men do, though the reasons aren't completely clear, researchers say.

Cardiology

New treatment offers hope for better stroke recovery

Eating food from only the right side of the plate, shaving or applying make-up to only one side of the face, and running into objects on the left are common traits post stroke and for some survivors current therapies aren't ...

Cardiology

Working before and after stroke is good for brain health

Adult stroke patients who are employed prior to and after suffering strokes are more likely than unemployed adults to have healthier minds two years post stroke, according to preliminary research presented at the American ...

Cardiology

Less than one in 100 stroke survivors meet heart health goals

Fewer than one in 100 stroke survivors meet all of Life's Simple 7 goals for ideal cardiovascular health identified by the American Heart Association. Moreover, the proportion who fail to meet almost all of the criteria is ...

Cardiology

Sleep apnea after stroke heightens risk of another stroke; death

Stroke survivors, especially Mexican-Americans, whose sleep is interrupted by pauses in breathing (sleep apnea) are more likely to die or experience another stroke, according to preliminary research presented at the American ...

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