Bradford B. Worrall, MD, a University of Virginia professor of neurology and public health, says many stroke survivors develop spasticity.

Eight years ago, at the age of 53, Jeff Miller woke up, got out of bed and fell to the floor. Although he was having trouble seeing, he managed to get down the stairs to the first floor of his ...

A preliminary study found that flossing at least once a week may reduce the risk of stroke. Experts explain the finding and ...

Disruptions of blood circulation to the brain may result in a stroke. It occurs in two forms, both potentially life-threatening. If you or someone with you exhibits signs of a stroke, do not delay.

A stroke happens when a blood vessel to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. It can leave lasting and debilitating effects and even cause death. In fact, stroke is the No. 5 leading ...

A rapid blood test could speed treatment for people who have suffered a stroke related to brain bleeding, a new study says.

Doctors say stroke mostly happens when your body fails to control ... heat illness is a risk during outdoor exercise or outdoor physical activity, especially for people over age 65 or who take ...

For clarity, here is the wording of Rule 6.3c (1) that describes what happens when a wrong ball is played: “In stroke play, the player gets the general penalty (two penalty strokes) and must ...

A progressively higher-intensity walking exercise program combined with standard physical therapy significantly improved the quality of life and mobility in stroke survivors, according to a ...