Every year, more than 795,000 Americans experience a stroke, according to the CDC-and for every one of those people, their ...

In the U.S., a stroke happens roughly every 40 seconds. That means, in the time it takes to read a five-minute news article, ...

From a certain high-heeled Mouse to the tiny version of our favorite candy, just the idea of “mini” is psychologically reassuring. But when it comes to a mini stroke, the diminutive prefix does little ...

Stroke survivors who were uncomfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings about their condition and future had slower physical and cognitive recovery after their stroke, according to a preliminary ...

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 ...

Prolonged fatigue could indicate poor sleep habits — but it could also be a lingering effect of mini-strokes. That’s according to a new study from Aalborg University Hospital in Denmark, which was ...

Difficulty speaking clearly or understanding language is called aphasia. Its most common cause is stroke, but aphasia also can result from brain injuries or other diseases. (Dreamstime/TNS) You might ...