Home > Medical > Stroke > Life after a stroke Life after a stroke All sections in Stroke » About Stroke » All about Blood Clots » Brain Facts » FAQs » Health Tips » Life after Stroke » New Studies » Stroke News » Support » Transient Ischaemic Attack Read about how to recover from the effects of a stroke with information and advice from stroke survivors, doctors and therapists. One man's journey back from stroke at 52 Doctors agree that acting quickly in the case of a stroke can save lives. Fitness, not body fat key to post-stroke recovery People who exercised regularly before their stroke are 18% more likely to be able to perform basic tasks. Real life story: What it feels like to experience a stroke George Scola suffered a stroke at age 37, but decided he would not let it defeat him. He has since gone on to co-found The Stroke Survivors Foundation. This is his story . . . Some stroke survivors can't see fear Damage in some areas of the forebrain may prevent some stroke survivors from being able to recognise anger, disgust and fear, emotions that are related to assessing threats, a small study indicates. Walking program helps stroke survivors Regular walking helps improve stroke survivors' physical fitness, mobility and quality of life, according to a new study. 'Stroke is everybody’s issue' – a survivor’s story Sunday 29 October is World Stroke Day. Read how one survivor’s life drastically changed after a stroke. Why knowing the symptoms of a stroke can save your life For those who have suffered a stoke, special education can help them to better identify future strokes, enabling them to quickly get emergency care. Singing may help stroke victims According to a new study, singing helps some stroke patients suffering from non-fluent aphasia - severe difficulties with speech - re-learn how to speak. Being fit may aid stroke recovery Doctors have long known that regular exercise can help lower the risk of stroke, but a new study suggests that people who are physically fit also have better odds of recovery if they do suffer a stroke. load more
One man's journey back from stroke at 52 Doctors agree that acting quickly in the case of a stroke can save lives.
Fitness, not body fat key to post-stroke recovery People who exercised regularly before their stroke are 18% more likely to be able to perform basic tasks.
Real life story: What it feels like to experience a stroke George Scola suffered a stroke at age 37, but decided he would not let it defeat him. He has since gone on to co-found The Stroke Survivors Foundation. This is his story . . .
Some stroke survivors can't see fear Damage in some areas of the forebrain may prevent some stroke survivors from being able to recognise anger, disgust and fear, emotions that are related to assessing threats, a small study indicates.
Walking program helps stroke survivors Regular walking helps improve stroke survivors' physical fitness, mobility and quality of life, according to a new study.
'Stroke is everybody’s issue' – a survivor’s story Sunday 29 October is World Stroke Day. Read how one survivor’s life drastically changed after a stroke.
Why knowing the symptoms of a stroke can save your life For those who have suffered a stoke, special education can help them to better identify future strokes, enabling them to quickly get emergency care.
Singing may help stroke victims According to a new study, singing helps some stroke patients suffering from non-fluent aphasia - severe difficulties with speech - re-learn how to speak.
Being fit may aid stroke recovery Doctors have long known that regular exercise can help lower the risk of stroke, but a new study suggests that people who are physically fit also have better odds of recovery if they do suffer a stroke.