A new study from scientists at the University of Rochester Medicine suggests that reinforcing the body's natural daily rhythms to improve sleep could help the brain recover after a stroke, pointing to ...

A seismic shift is underway in how experts view functional recovery after a stroke. For years, the prevailing belief was that regaining limb mobility beyond 6 months was nearly impossible, as damaged ...

Acupuncture shows promise for stroke recovery, promoting neuroplasticity and motor function improvements, according to ...

Share on Pinterest An observational study examines how age-related changes to white matter in the brain could impact recovery following a stroke. Rosem Morton for The Washington Post via Getty Images ...

A new study has revealed that areas of age-related damage in the brain relate to motor outcomes after a stroke -- a phenomenon that may be under-recognized in stroke research. The new observational ...

A customized throw-back video game may offer a surprisingly futuristic path to stroke recovery. In a new study, Northwestern ...

A progressively higher-intensity walking exercise program combined with standard physical therapy significantly improved the quality of life and mobility in stroke survivors, according to a ...

Nirupama Yechoor, MD, MSC, of the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital, is the senior author of a paper published in JAMA Network Open, "Coherence of Stroke Survivors' Lived ...

While your exact occupational therapy (OT) needs may vary depending on the severity of your stroke, the overall goal of this type of therapy is to help you relearn everyday activities that may have ...

Strokes can manifest differently depending on the affected brain area, leading to varied physical, mental, and emotional symptoms. Right-brain strokes often impact spatial orientation, while ...