The brain tries to repair damage after a stroke by utilizing its own repair cells, which function like skilled craftsmen.

The analysis provided insight into where repair cells accumulate and how their activity varies depending on gender and time since the stroke. An interesting discovery in the study is that women ...

"Outcomes are worse, and depression and cognitive decline occur more frequently, with longer times to recover in women compared to men. Thus, stroke recovery must be approached more holistically ...

Then, in her 30s, Kylie had a devastating stroke. Recovery became her main focus, and while she and Gillian remained friends, the pair drifted apart. Gillian couldn't comprehend Kylie's situation ...

A common drug used to prevent migraines might have an additional benefit -- protecting women against stroke.Women takin ...

Erin Adelekun was 38 when she had a stroke, just nine days after giving birth to her daughter in 2020. It all started with a headache, which had been about a 2 on a scale of 1 to 10 when she was ...

Crowdfunding Campaign Seeks $73,000 to Develop a Free, Comprehensive Recovery App for the 57 Million Female Stroke Survivors Worldwide Our mission is to ensure that no woman has to face stroke ...

Stroke is the leading cause of death in women, who also have a higher lifetime risk of stroke than men.Mercy Medical Center cardiologist Dr. Dawn Kershner said risk factors include high blood ...

Women are disproportionately affected by the long-term risks associated with obesity, particularly when it comes to stroke. Female-specific factors such as hormonal fluctuations, medication use ...

The newly published guidebook, STROKE SOLUTIONS, offers readers real solutions for stroke recovery and prevention. The book ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, claiming the lives of 1 in 3 women. For more than two decades, Go Red for Women has encouraged awareness.

By integrating 30 minutes a day of progressive walking exercise into standard stroke rehabilitation (30 to 60 minutes of physical therapy five days a week) stroke patients had a measurable improved ...