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Get moving – why we should reduce sedentary behavior after stroke
August 9, 2018
Research shows that those with high levels of sedentary behavior can become more active with proper interventions....
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Could a bad night’s sleep mean more than just an unproductive day?
July 13, 2018
If we monitor the amount of sleep we get, we may have a marker that can indicate the likelihood of stroke as we get older....
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Taking steps for stroke – how holding yourself accountable can improve your health!
June 28, 2018
Self-monitoring can help you achieve better health by getting those steps in. It's a great way to help prevent cardiovascular disease, and it's really easy to do. All you need is a smartphone with an...
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New prevention guidelines that every stroke survivor should know!
June 28, 2018
The key to successful prevention is knowing where your risks lie and then using these guidelines to help. Taking these recommended preventative measures can reduce your risk of a second stroke!...
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New nutritional tips to help you reduce the risk of a recurrent stroke
June 28, 2018
Researchers concluded that diet is a big concern for stroke survivors. Unfortunately, stroke patients are less likely to eat the very foods that can help them. These include foods like beans, fruits, veggies,...
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New hope for stroke survivors with sleep problems
June 15, 2018
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia may not sound all that new, but the proof of its effectiveness is for stroke survivors. A recent study by researchers in the United Kingdom offered that evidence....
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Let games tell you how you’re doing – why virtual reality can help you recover swallowing function
June 15, 2018
Researchers concluded that game-based biofeedback likely helps stroke patients with swallow therapy. Patients who received the game-based biofeedback in addition to the traditional therapies improved more than...
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Heated debate: can sauna bathing prevent a stroke?
June 11, 2018
Researchers concluded that the participants who did sauna bathing 4-7 times a week showed fewer risk factors for ischemic stroke (stroke caused by a blockage) than those who did so only once a week or not at...
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7 ways to help you live longer after stroke
June 11, 2018
Researchers have found that a healthy heart can help you live longer after a stroke. Life's Simple 7 is a measure developed by the American Heart Association based on seven lifestyle factors that you have the...
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Is the blood thinner, Xarelto, too good at its job? Find out why aspirin is better
June 6, 2018
Authors concluded that Rivaroxaban was not better than aspirin in preventing recurrent embolic strokes with an undetermined cause. Furthermore, it put patients at higher risks compared to standard therapy...
