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Aerobic exercises necessary for better stroke recovery

In your post-stroke recovery journey, experts say to blend cardio exercises with muscle strength exercises

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Learning resources for stroke carers

Hyperbrain This resource contains an excellent collection of learning materials from the University of Utah and the products are licensed under creative commons. Stroke prevention This European website provides a comprehensive list of resources to prevent stroke re-occurrence and promote a healthier lifestyle. I will be adding more resources with…

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Cochrane review on interventions for urinary incontinence after a stroke
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More research on stroke patients’ bladder control needed

Bladder control research among stroke survivors is urgently needed.

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Our brain’s post-stroke recovery journey

The damaged brain begins its recovery journey in minutes after stroke. Experts group this into five phases. Find out.

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Cochrane reviews on urine incontinence research

Cochrane reviews about urine incontinence

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How stroke causes speech problems

Stroke can cause unique speech problems; two common ones include Broca’s aphasia and Wernike’s aphasia. This post explores those two and how stroke creates them. Let us begin with Broca’s aphasia. Broca’s aphasia This type of speech problem occurs due to a stroke attack in Broca’s area. Where is it…

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