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Turmeric: A Hope for Stroke Patients

The spice that flavors curries may have double benefits for stroke patients. Leslie Ritter, PhD, RN, FAAN, a professor in the UA Colleges of Nursing and Medicine, explains ischemic stroke and why turmeric may be protective.

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39 Restorative, Strengthening Hand Therapy Exercises to Try at Home

Hand therapy exercises help improve strength and dexterity in the hands, which leads to improved function. This is how you achieve improved coordination and fine motor skills after a neurologic event like stroke or brain injury. In addition, hand therapy exercises like those described in this article can also help prevent conditions like arthritis from […]

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Stroke Recovery Stories that Will Inspire You to Keep Going

Reading stroke recovery stories can be an excellent source of motivation for survivors and their loved ones. While everyone experiences stroke recovery differently, the fundamentals of recovery remain the same. With highly repetitive, task-specific stimulation, individuals can promote neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to rewire itself) and recover functions affected by stroke. Stroke recovery stories can inspire you to stay […]

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Understanding Hemiplegia: Paralysis of One Side of the Body

Hemiplegia results from a neurologic condition that includes damaged brain cells on one side of the brain. Medical conditions that damage the nervous system such as stroke, brain injury, or cerebral palsy commonly result in hemiplegia. Often, this affects the way people move, walk, or care for themselves. Individuals with hemiplegia often rely on assistive […]

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Getting Up from a Fall – Post-stroke Exercise

Follow these recommended steps for safely getting from the floor onto a chair.

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Help raise £500000 to Reshape the life of Elmedina Sami Latifi who at 6 months old suffered a right sided Hemiparesis. – JustGiving.com

Help raise £500000 to Reshape the life of Elmedina Sami Latifi who at 6 months old suffered a right sided Hemiparesis.  JustGiving.com

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Coffee and Stroke Risk: Comparing the Benefits & Drawbacks

Studies examining the link between coffee and stroke have had mixed results. While most of the evidence seems to indicate that coffee can actually help reduce the risk of stroke, it may not be ideal for everyone. This article will explain the benefits and drawbacks of drinking coffee to prevent stroke. A few coffee alternatives […]

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