A story that can only be called "heartwarming" was recently published by The New York Times online. Titled, "At 60, He Learned to Sing So He Could Learn to Talk," the story is about how a man regained his ability to talk after a stroke - by singing.
The story explains the brain hemispheres involved, but it's the singing that made the difference for this gentleman. My first thought, when I saw this headline, was how often we hear of singers - country singer Mel Tillis comes to mind - who...
My sister-in-law recently gave me a couple of CD's with classical music on them. I love classical music, but these CD's were developed to... Read more »
My plan for a relaxing week prior to the planned birth of my daughter was anything but relaxing. That's because I actually gave birth a... Read more »
Are there particular behavioral treatments and other therapies that worked, or did not work for your child? Share your advice for... Read more »
A study in the May 28 issue of JAMA reports that in the year following a stroke, patients who received the medication escitalopram... Read more »
As I watch the events unfold about Israel's Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, it brings back memories of my own stroke and rehabilitation. I... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
A stroke occurs when the arterial blood flow leading to or in the brain becomes blocked or ruptures.Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the neurons... Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two new studies offer insight into the side effects of hormone therapy. Researchers discovered taking estrogen may cause the... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Stroke Rehabilitation
Robotic devices are being developed to improve the rehabilitation of extremities by providing passive range of motion and measurement of improvements... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
RehabilitationMost people who survive a stroke will have some type of disability. But many people are able to make significant improvements through... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Stroke Rehabilitation
The term "stroke rehabilitation" is an encompassing term that refers to recovery efforts for any deficits resulting from a stroke. However, there... Read more »
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