A study found that after three months of practicing a modified form of Tai Chi in which participants are seated, stroke survivors had improved hand and arm function, sitting balance, mental health and ...

Recovering from a stroke is difficult, to say the least. It makes sense that the period after may leave you feeling fatigued, irritable, weak, in pain or unable to problem-solve, for example. If ...

Researchers from McMaster University have found that repeated one-minute bursts of high intensity interval training (HIIT) were more effective in improving aerobic fitness after a stroke than ...

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Strokes are a major cause of death and disability. Early recognition of symptoms using the BEFAST rule is vital. Many ...

The aftermath of a stroke can bring about various challenges, affecting not only mobility but also sensory functions such as vision. Double vision, also known as diplopia, is a common visual ...

Correspondence to Dr Ada Tang, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton, Canada; atang{at}mcmaster.ca Objective To determine the superiority of ...

Share on Pinterest A new study shows that light physical activity such as walking or doing household chores can help lower stroke risk. T Westend61/Getty Images A new study shows that regular leisure ...

Share on Pinterest New research suggests that intense exercise could increase stroke risk for people with moderate to severe blocked arteries. Jan Hakan Dahlstrom/Getty Images Researchers are ...