Category: Stroke Recovery
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Decoding Your Stroke Recovery: The Rise of Genetic and Biomarker Profiling
Remember those “magic 8 ball” toys that supposedly predicted the future? Shaking that mysterious orb, hoping for answers, and often getting a vague response like “Reply hazy, try again.” Well, predicting stroke recovery used to feel a bit like that – a lot of guesswork, uncertainty, and hoping for the…
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From High Blood Pressure to Hope: lessons from my Journey Overcoming Stroke
The end of this month marks a bittersweet reminder of health. The stroke association contacted me to ask me to participate in their campaign to raise awareness of health conditions that could lead to stroke, specifically high blood pressure. I will link their campaign below, but before that, I just…
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Peering Inside the Black Box: How Neuroimaging is Revolutionizing Stroke Recovery
For years, treating a stroke was like trying to fix a car engine with your eyes closed. Doctors relied on external symptoms and basic tests to assess the damage, but the inner workings of the brain remained a mystery. Enter neuroimaging, the superhero of stroke recovery, giving us unprecedented access…
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Goal Setting After Stroke: Why Aiming High (and Low!) is Key to Recovery
In 2025, setting SMART goals is crucial for stroke recovery, acting as a compass to navigate challenges. Goals enhance autonomy, motivation, and self-efficacy, leading to improved rehabilitation outcomes. Involving a support system, tracking progress, and celebrating achievements are vital. Embrace goal setting as a mindset for a brighter stroke recovery…
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Thrombectomy: It’s not Just a “Golden Hour” Anymore!
Remember that old saying, “time is brain” after a stroke? Well, it’s still true, but the good news is that the “golden hour” for stroke treatment just got a lot longer, thanks to an extended time window for thrombectomy. Now, before your eyes glaze over and you start thinking about…
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Finding My Zen (and My Words): Mindfulness After a Stroke
Life after a stroke can feel like navigating a chaotic maze blindfolded. There’s the physical recovery, the emotional rollercoaster, and the constant mental juggling of adapting to a new reality. It’s enough to make anyone feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and frankly, a bit lost. But amidst this chaos, I’ve found an…
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation: A New Hope for Stroke Recovery?
Stroke recovery is often a long and challenging road. But what if there was a way to boost your brain’s natural healing abilities and accelerate your progress? Enter vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a promising new therapy that’s making waves in stroke rehabilitation. What is VNS and How Does it…
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Connecting After Stroke: Benefits of Community Support
Finding a supportive community after a stroke can be challenging, but it offers vital connections. The stroke community provides validation, inspiration, practical advice, reduced isolation, emotional support, and advocacy. Engaging in support groups, online forums, and organizations allows survivors to share experiences and discover strength, reminding them they are not…
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The Resilience Rundown October 2024 Newsletter
Greetings! Welcome back to The Resilience Rundown, your Monthly dose of inspiration and information on the road to recovery. 3 Ideas From Me: 2 Recovery Tips: 1 Story To Inspire You: Jayme Kelly’s Story Jayme Kelly, a 31-year-old nurse, experienced a stroke while sleeping. Despite initially being unable to walk…
The Long Road Ahead 