Individuals who practice yoga may be able to maintain a strong, healthy heartbeat, according to a recent article published by Reuters. The news provider reported that a small study conducted by researchers at the University of Kansas found that individuals who participated in yoga classes three times per week not only benefited from a healthy heartbeat, but also reported decreased levels of related nervous tension and the blues.

While a substantial amount of research has shown that physical activity can lower a person’s risk of stroke by reducing their blood pressure, cholesterol and weight, engaging in moderately intense exercise may be key for avoiding “silent” ischemic strokes.

Individuals who have experienced a stroke often struggle to regain their balance.

In light of May being Stroke Awareness Month, a recent article published in the Bellingham Herald highlighted several strategies for stroke prevention.

A new high-tech glove developed by researchers at McGill University may help stroke patients improve their physical functioning safely from the comfort of their own homes.

Interactive video games such as Wii or Playstation may help stroke survivors recover from lost motor function, particularly movement related to their upper arms, according to a recent study that was published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.

After an individual suffers from a stroke, they may develop related depression.

Women who drink one or more cups of coffee daily have shown a lower risk of stroke than those who drink less than a cup or none at all, according to a recent study that was published in the American Heart Association’s journal Stroke.

Although the heart condition atrial fibrillation affects millions of Americans, new research that is published in the journal Neurology shows that stroke survivors who have this irregular heartbeat are more likely to develop elderly dementia than those who do not.

Stroke patients whose family members are involved in their physical recovery are more likely to recuperate quickly and gain a higher level of physical function than those who do not have relative assistance, according to a recent study published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.