Category Archives: Heart Attack and Stroke

Stroke rehabilitation often involves exercises to improve post-stroke recovery. This is because many motor skills can become affected after a stroke depending on what area of the brain is affected. For example, patients may need to redevelop their ability to walk or even use their hands. Stroke rehabilitation is often conducted alongside a physiotherapist who ...click here to read more

Heart attacks can occur with varying severity, and just as a fracture may be hairline or major, a heart attack can be mild or massive. The severity of a heart attack is determined by the extent of the damage caused to the heart itself—in the case of a mild heart attack, a relatively small portion ...click here to read more

We are all aware of the common tips for promoting heart health. Eating a balanced diet and frequently exercising are great preventive strategies. However, it pays to know what some unexpected heart attack triggers are, especially if you’re at risk. Lack of sleep: Not only does sleep deprivation make you tired all day, but it ...click here to read more

A recent study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience has found that voluntary physical exercise has a positive effect on stroke recovery. Physical exercise is already known to play a role in delaying memory loss and improving cognitive ability in older individuals. The study was conducted by Dr. Evgenia Kalogeraki at Georg-August University, Germany, and ...click here to read more

Stroke survivors may be able to improve their walking recovery with the use of sensory devices that are currently being developed by researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University, in conjunction with technology firm Lucid Innovation. These devices will be worn by stroke survivors to aid in walking therapy by sensing stride patterns and symmetry. The devices ...click here to read more

Over 400,000 American women suffer from stroke every year. Some people may be surprised to hear that this number is about 55,000 more than men. Recent surveys suggest that a significant number of women don’t know the primary symptoms of stroke or the fact that stroke prevention is not “one-size-fits-all.” Medical advances over the last ...click here to read more

Stroke recovery can be improved with a new treatment that creates new nerve synapses – essential for learning – in the brain. Researcher Marcela Pekna explained, “More nerve sprouts and connections between nerve cells are created so that the remaining cells can take over functions that the dead cells once had.” The researchers focused on ...click here to read more

Although it may not be a common term, silent stroke is a leading cause of vascular dementia that impacts about one-third of those over the age of 70. A better understanding of silent stroke can help many people reduce the risk of memory problems associated with vascular dementia. During a typical stroke, a clot blocks ...click here to read more

Stroke risk is higher in patients with permanent arrhythmia than in patients with short episodes of arrhythmia. The risk was found to be doubled among those with permanent arrhythmia. The findings are based on data from over 6,000 persons. Atrial fibrillation – heart arrhythmia – is a common condition and a known risk factor for ...click here to read more

Intracerebral hemorrhage is the sudden burst of blood into brain tissue, damaging the brain. Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a medical emergency and although it is not as common as ischemic stroke it is far deadlier. When a weakened or diseased vessel bursts and blood flows into the brain, the buildup of pressure can lead to ...click here to read more

Heart attack and diabetes risk increases with the failure to safely store excess fat in the body. Overeating and lack of physical activity are well-known contributors to weight gain and the obesity epidemic. Obesity is linked to a higher risk of a heart attack and type 2 diabetes brought on by the body’s progressive resistance ...click here to read more

The risk of stroke and heart problems is reduced with an optimistic attitude in older adults. The study found that a predominantly pessimistic outlook on life raises one’s risk of death from heart disease. The study involved nearly 3,000 participants tracked for 11 years. The researchers found that the most pessimistic participants were twice as ...click here to read more

Balance problems are a common experience for people following a stroke. Insufficient co-ordination and stability can make people feel unsteady and lead to falls and lack of confidence. Thankfully, there are exercises that can help stroke sufferers regain balance. The impact of stroke on balance can be complex, but we know that the brain sends ...click here to read more

A heart attack (myocardial infarction) is when the heart does not receive enough oxygenated blood, so parts of the heart muscle get damaged or die. The most common cause of this is arterial blockage due to a buildup of plaque in the arteries, leading to coronary heart disease. When a part of the plaque ruptures ...click here to read more