After a stroke, the brain may do something surprisingly hopeful—it can “refresh” parts of itself. Researchers analyzing brain scans from over 500 stroke survivors found that while the damaged side of ...

A recent study suggests that after a stroke, the brain may attempt to heal itself in an unexpected way. While the damaged ...

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Its recovery is often challenging as most of the stroke survivors ...

Environmental enrichment (EE), which involves a combination of voluntary exercise and social interaction has been known to ...

In this review, we have briefly highlighted recent progress in the development of new strategies for the treatment of damaged brains following a stroke, with a focus on neuroplasticity, endogenous ...

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 ...

The human brain generates up to 700 new neurons per day in the hippocampus alone, which raises the question: Can this capacity be intentionally enhanced? Neuroplasticity is no longer just a recovery ...

Studies suggest that nearly 15-30% of stroke survivors are left living with severe, long-term disabilities, making the ...

About a decade ago, neuroscientists at the University College London published some fascinating research on the brain size and structure of London taxi drivers. In short: the cabbies’ brains were ...

Strokes are a major cause of death and result in a drastic reduction in quality of life. Novel therapeutic strategies for patients suffering from stroke are thus required. Two possible strategies can ...