Share on Pinterest A new study found that stroke survivors who performed short bouts of HIIT exercise doubled their cardiorespiratory fitness levels. FG Trade/Getty Images New research shows that high ...

A study found that after three months of practicing a modified form of Tai Chi in which participants are seated, stroke survivors had improved hand and arm function, sitting balance, mental health and ...

In the US, someone has a stroke every 45 seconds. Around one-third of these strokes are recurrent and a significant amount of those strokes lead to death. Returning to previous levels of activity ...

HOUSTON, Texas — Structured physical activity can improve brain function after stroke, a meta-analytic review of relevant studies shows. "We found that a program as short as 12 weeks is effective at ...

Video Quality Speed 00:00 02:01 New technology offers hope for stroke recovery Specialists are optimistic about new technology that could significantly aid stroke recovery, even long-term. (WKRC, file ...

As long as five years after suffering a stroke, people were able to regain use of a weak arm when their strong arm was restrained during two weeks of intensive therapy, new research shows. The study ...

Strokes have a debilitating effect on quality of life; the combination of cognitive and physical effects can be especially devastating. A new study showed that moderate to severe hand and arm ...

Stroke recovery extends far beyond the hospital walls, presenting survivors with a complex web of obstacles that test both physical endurance and mental fortitude. Each year, nearly 800,000 Americans ...

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a stroke -- impacting a person’s ability to walk, move and speak. For most patients who survive, progress plateaus after six months of therapy.