Category: Stroke

A dangerous cerebral event that can lead to lasting, devastating effects or even death is what we call a stroke. A stroke is caused by an interruption in the blood supply to the brain. Without blood and oxygen, the brain begins to die. There are three main types of stroke: Transient ischemic attack (TIA) or…

Physical activity is not only important for physical health. It also plays an essential role for mental health. Regular exercise after stroke can help you stay fit and prevent future strokes by helping you lose weight, lower blood pressure, and improve your overall quality of life.  Regular exercise after stroke is essential for regaining mobility.…

After a stroke, affected individuals often experience severe impairments. Leaving the house or walking may no longer be possible. Not being able to drive can be especially frustrating, as this impacts your independence and daily routine. However, it is imperative that stroke survivors recover properly before getting back behind the wheel. Driving involves many skills…

When the blood circulation in the brain is interrupted and as a result the brain cells are no longer supplied with oxygen, a stroke occurs. When experiencing a stroke, people report feeling sudden numbness in the facial area, arms, or legs. Additionally, they will feel suddenly confused and will have difficulty speaking. Three types of…

Another term for a stroke, but which means exactly the same thing, is cerebrovascular accident. In this case, blood flow is interrupted and damage to the brain occurs as a result. Interestingly, there have been several studies that seek to determine the relationship between Alzheimer’s and/or Dementia, neurodegenerative diseases, with stroke, a vascular disease. Researchers…

Impairment of a person's ability to understand or formulate individual words and phrases is called aphasia. This is a language disorder. Aphasia can occur after a stroke in the language areas of the brain, such as portions of the frontal lobe, temporal lobe, and parietal lobe. About 25-40% of stroke survivors develop some level of…

When daily tasks become a challenge Tasks that used to be done with ease or not even consciously noticed can seem very difficult to nearly impossible after a stroke. Even with the help of a loved one, it can be frustrating to have to rely on someone for assistance. Whether your home is a house,…

Getting medical help right away is especially important after a stroke. Regardless of the type of stroke, they require careful observation, especially in the first 24 hours. Ischemic strokes unfold over 10 hours, which means the majority of brain damage will occur soon after the stroke begins. With every second that treatment is delayed, the…

Among the changes that are frequently noticed after a stroke are often sleep disturbances. In fact, more than half of stroke survivors report having some type of sleep problem. If the sleep problem occurs for a long period of time (over several months), it is considered a sleep disorder.    How sleep disorder affects your…

It's not just stem cells that are essential in treating stroke with cord blood. An important aspect of CBC Health's cord blood treatment to cure stroke is also the neurotrophic effect. Cord blood contains neurotrophic factors as well as stem cells that may secrete their own neurotrophins. Neurotrophins generate a healthy broth of chemicals to…