This month is brain injury month. Let’s talk about one type of brain injury that is very common, but that most people haven’t heard of—aphasia. Aphasia is actually more common than Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy. But most people have never heard of it. What is brain injury? Brain injury can affect …
The FDA recently granted new use for diabetes drug Farxiga. There are 30 million people living with type 2 diabetes in the U.S. Heart failure, before heart attack or stroke, is one of the earliest cardiovascular complications for them. But there is new hope now. Recent research shows that the diabetes drug Farxiga can reduce …
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Colchicine is a cheap drug that’s been around for centuries as a gout treatment. Now researchers think that it might also help after heart attacks. In one trial, colchicine reduced by as much as 34% a heart attack survivor’s combined risk of the following: dying from heart disease having cardiac arrest a heart attack a …
Stroke patients have a high risk of falling. 7% of falls occur in the first week after stroke when the patient is still in the hospital. Post stroke studies show that up to 37% of patients fall between 1 and 6 months and up to 73% of patients fall one year after a stroke. And …
Nearly one-third of all deaths worldwide are related to heart disease. By eating good foods for your heart you can improve your blood pressure, triglycerides, cholesterol levels and inflammation. Fruit and Vegetables Avocados: These are an excellent source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. These fats have been linked to reduced levels of cholesterol and a lower risk …
Loneliness in seniors is on the rise. One in five Americans say that they feel lonely and nearly half of our seniors say they often feel lonely. Loneliness can affect you physically and mentally. According to a new study of social isolation published in the Journal of the American Heart Association in May, loneliness …
Can taking a nap be good for your heart? What about laughter, gratitude and chocolate? Take a Nap A new study shows that napping once or twice a week seems to cut in half people’s risk of heart attack, strokes and heart disease, compared with folks who never nap. But don’t overdo it, because more …
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If you know how to spot the symptoms, you could help someone survive a stroke. Strokes can happen to anyone. In fact, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds in the U.S. What is a Stroke There are two main types of stroke: Ischemic stroke 87% of all strokes in the U.S. are ischemic strokes. …
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These tips for caregivers of stroke patients can make your work easier. When you have a sort of road map to follow, you’ll feel more confident that you are moving in the right direction. Exercise and Medication Encourage daily rehabilitation exercises Many stroke patients struggle with motor impairments after stroke because the parts of …
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A stroke often leads to short-term memory loss. Most people don’t realize that a stroke doesn’t leave you with just physical limitations. After a stroke many people struggle with cognitive tasks like planning, solving problems and concentrating. Some stroke survivors struggle with aphasia. About one third of stroke survivors find they have short-term memory problems. …
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