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(PantherMedia / Scott Griessel) Strokes can be caused by narrowed or blocked blood vessels in the brain. The most common way to prevent further strokes in people who have already had this kind of stroke is to use medication. more...
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About 1 out of 1,000 people have a stroke in their lifetime. The risk increases with age. Read about the symptoms, risk factors, preventive measures and treatment options. more...
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Fitness training as part of rehabilitation after a stroke can increase physical fitness and improve mobility. Strokes damage the brain because they disrupt the blood supply. Most people survive a stroke. But they may be left with paralysis in certain parts of their body, or have problems with various abilities, like speech. more...
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It is not exactly clear whether the causes of depression after a stroke are mainly physical or psychological. After all, a stroke damages the brain, and brain damage can also affect people's emotions. But depression can also be a reaction to physical and mental limitations and the sudden loss of independence. This is known as reactive depression. more...
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(PantherMedia / Thomas Riedel) A stroke is a medical emergency. The most important thing you can do if you think someone is having a stroke is to immediately make an emergency call (112 in Germany and many other countries, 911 in the U.S.). more...
