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How to suspect a stroke?
Most campaigns use the following acronym to educate the public about stroke signs and symptoms : F.A.S.T. F: Face, (Ask smile; you will see a mouth going to one side or drooping the eye life on the same side) A: Arm, (Ask to raise both arms: you will see the inability to raise one of both arms) S: Speech, (you will observe the speech is slurred) T: Time: This is the time to act; do not delay, call an....    read more...

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Updated:   2023-08-06 19:50:50

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How does a brain stroke occur?
A stroke occurs due to a sudden stop of blood flow to a part of the brain. It can happen either due to, 1. A blood clot in the supply route: 80 per cent of strokes in the US occur like this. 2. A bleeding in a supply route; happens due to damage to an artery wall. The above image is of a stroke due to a blood clot: (Image source: https:/ / commons.wikimedia.org/ wiki/ File:Stroke_ischemic.jpg. This image is in the public....    read more...
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Updated:   2023-08-06 18:51:13

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Why brain surface has a large number of ridges and grooves?
These ridges and grooves increase the surface area so that the brain surface can accommodate a large number of its building blocks: Neurons. Scientists have named its main ridges and grooves.
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Updated:   2023-08-10 21:32:37

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Who gets the Alzheimer's disease?
Those aged 60 and above are at higher risk of getting Alzheimer's disease. The risk increases with age. However, some can even get the disease as early as 40.

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Updated:   2024-09-20 18:50:05

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What happens in the brain soon after a stroke?
With the stroke, the brain cells, and neurons, begin to die at a speed of about 32,000 neurons per passing second. At the same time, the neighbouring neurons come for help. Within the first 24 hours: The live neurons begin to sprout new neuron parts such as axons and connections, synapses, with other live neurons. These efforts continue for three months. After three months, they slow down their recovery efforts. https:/ / neurolrespract.biomedcentral.com/ articles/ 10.1186/ s42466-020-00060-6. The good news is....    read more...

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Created:   2023-08-08 04:16:42

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Why is Alzheimer's disease called Alzheimer's?
In 1906, Dr. Alois Alzheimer described the disease condition of a woman with memory problems. After her death, he found many clumps and tangled fibres in her brain tissue.

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Created:   2024-09-22 06:29:44

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Do you know the brain's surface regions?
Our brain surfaces into five regions, called "lobes"; the frontal lobe, two temporal lobes, the parietal lobe, and the occipital lobe. Each lobe has different jobs.
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Updated:   2023-08-11 20:47:55

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After stroke, how early the survivor should start moving?
24 hours after the stroke. However, your physician should tell you that the patient is stable enough to sit out of bed, stand, or walk with help. (NICE Guidelines, (2019). https:/ / www.nice.org.uk/ guidance/ ng128/ chapter/ recommendations.

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Updated:   2023-08-08 23:09:58

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What are the proven tips for better recovery of movements after a stroke?
1. Move early 2. Start an intense exercise program 3. Do activities that are meaningful, engaging, and task-specific. 4. Repeat the chosen activities incrementally and consistently Add aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercises. 5. Set goals

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Created:   2023-08-08 23:07:31

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What is dementia?
Dementia is a general term. It refers to memory loss to an extent that interferes with daily activities.

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Created:   2024-09-20 09:52:45

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