In the event of sudden facial drooping, arm weakness and speech difficulties, it is recommended to act FAST, an acronym used to recognize a stroke and enhance responsiveness to stroke victim’s need. As timing is crucial to control damage or avoid permanent damage to brain cells, FAST is an easy way to remember sudden signs […]
Vascular Dementia, short-term memory loss and confusion are commonly reported memory related challenges after a Stroke. Approximately one-third of stroke survivors develop memory problems, which at times can be so severe that they interfere with an individual’s normal functioning. The severity and location of stroke decide the nature of the problem. The human brain needs […]
Early treatment is vital to save the patient from having another stroke and severe, life-threatening impairments. Once the stroke is brought under control, the survivor may need to undergo certain medication or surgical protocol to prevent another stroke. Usually, doctors use several medications to decrease the likelihood of another stroke, depending on the location, cause […]
Several studies confirm that 80% of strokes can be prevented with healthy lifestyle choices, including healthy eating habits. Since stroke prevention is a long-term process, a dietitian may recommend adjustments to keep the diet vegetables, lentils, beans, seeds, whole grains, fruits, and nuts centric. Few medical conditions such as uncontrolled blood pressure, Diabetes and certain heart […]
There is a general myth that stroke cannot be prevented, however, studies have shown that 80% of strokes can be prevented with healthy lifestyle choices. Stroke prevention is achieved through eating healthy, exercising, quitting smoking, avoiding (or moderating) alcohol consumption and avoiding usage of drugs such as Cocaine. Prevention of stroke is a long-term and […]
About 20% of strokes can be prevented by exercising on a regular basis. Since stroke prevention is a lifelong process, the importance and positive impact of regular exercise regimen have been seen for prevention of stroke. If an individual is inactive, he will have a 20 percent higher risk of having a stroke or mini-stroke […]
Going through regular health check-ups plays an important role in stroke prevention. The best way to understand an individual’s risk for stroke is to know all of his risk factors. As per an estimate, 9 out of 10 cardiovascular practitioners suggest preventive health screenings for cardiovascular disease (plaque in the arteries) for individuals with key risk […]
Yoga is emerging as a popular discipline to prevent chronic diseases, including stroke. Managing stress with relaxing practice like yoga keeps blood pressure and cholesterol in check and maintain a healthy weight, which ultimately helps lower the risk of stroke. Yoga has also been shown to improve cognition and boost mood – essential factors that […]
Aphasia and Apraxia are among common communication deficits resulting from a stroke. Other post-stroke communication deficits may include decreased attention, distractibility, inability to understand the emotional context of a message and the inability to understand body language. The location of the stroke decides how an individual’s ability to comprehend or process language will be affected. […]
Problem-solving and Decision making challenges are common cognitive impairments resulting from a stroke. Stroke-led brain Injury, particularly when it involves the frontal lobe, commonly results in difficulties with working through problems and making good decisions. Common symptoms include not being able to work out right from wrong, difficulty in recognizing a problem, difficulty working out why […]