If you are overweight, chances are that your body is trying really hard to maintain its normal functions. Obesity causes additional diseases like high cholesterol and high blood sugar levels which eventually causes damage to the blood vessels of the brain and heart, leading to stroke at times.

Hormone therapies which include estrogen can also lead to a higher risk of stroke. The increased presence of estrogen can cause the thickening of blood in some cases, which may increase the chance…

First up, we’ll share some tips on the technical side of stroke recovery. These tips will address the physical side of recovery: overcoming the secondary effects and regaining independence.

1. Understand How the Brain Heals

2. Focus on “Massed Practice” to Regain Lost Skills

3. Focus on Good Nutrition

4. Don’t Get Discouraged If Progress Slows

5. Avoid “Learned Nonuse”

6. Think About Spasticity…