Coping with memory loss after a stroke can be a daunting and emotionally overwhelming journey. Approximately one-third of patients are affected by memory loss within the first year after stroke. 1 ...

Severe stroke survivors face 5x higher dementia risk, while even minor strokes double the odds of cognitive decline.

A good night’s sleep is essential for health and emotional well-being. However, the same cannot be said for people who survived a stroke of transient ischemic attack (TIA). After a stroke or TIA, ...

Though past research has indicated that someone’s level of education could delay the onset of dementia, there’s a limit to how far book smarts can help when recovering from a stroke, suggests a new ...

Every stroke begins with a sudden interruption of blood flow in the brain. But what happens afterward—why neurons continue to ...

Stroke is often seen as a sudden and dramatic medical event, but its effects can last for many years. While many people focus on physical recovery, such as regaining movement or speech, new research ...

A stroke is a serious medical event that happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or reduced. When this ...

In 2006, Kevin Sheth was a 27-year-old neurology resident in Boston, at both Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. In that role, he did rotations within their neurology ...

After a stroke, people may experience a range of effects, including physical disabilities and personality changes. Some personality changes may resemble child-like behavior. A stroke is a serious ...

Through the Stroke Hero Awards, the American Stroke Association highlights the powerful stories of survivors of stroke, caregivers and community champions.