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Now in its third edition, Stronger After Stroke gives the power of recovery to the listeners by providing simple-to-follow instructions for reaching the highest possible level of recovery. The audiobook's neuroplastic recovery model stresses repetition of task-specific practice, proper scheduling of practice, setting goals, and measuring progress to achieve optimal results. Researcher Peter G. Levine breaks down the science and gives survivors evidence-based tools to retrain the brain and take charge of recovery.

“Strokes are the third-leading cause of death in America, and for the ‘lucky’ stroke victims who don’t die, about half will spend the rest of their lives trying to recover.” Roughly 700,000 American suffer a stroke each year and around 140,000 of them are fatal. Different Strokes is an in-depth look at what surviving, or not surviving, a stroke can mean.

Navigating the Complexities of Stroke provides a practical guide for the lay public and medical professionals. Dr. Louis R. Caplan, one of the world's leading experts, guides listeners through the subject in a straightforward and accessible manner. He turns to the mechanics of the stroke itself, discussing the complexities of the two major kinds and the resulting damage.

Boost your cardiovascular health, optimize your mental strength, and prevent and reverse arterial disease with this personalized plan from the founders of the renowned Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention Center. Every forty seconds, someone in the US suffers a heart attack or stroke, and every...

In October 2016, Udo Kischka suffered a severe stroke. A large intra-cerebral bleed, a bleed deep in the right side of his brain. He was not a typical stroke patient: Professor Kischka was a Neurologist and specialist in stroke rehabilitation. Like all stroke patients, he embarked on a journey of recovery. In his case, it was a re-education in his field of expertise. When he uttered the words, 'This is a life-changing event' to his wife a few hours after the stroke, he had no idea just how life-changing it would be or that there would be still be a good life to be had.

In Beat the Heart Attack Gene, world-renowned cardiovascular specialists Bradley Bale, MD, and Amy Doneen, ARNP, present a new model for understanding and preventing heart disease. They explain the three different genetic types of cholesterol profiles and tailor treatments for each type, using their cutting-edge Bale/Doneen Method, a simple, comprehensive prevention plan that detects cardiovascular disease (CVD) at early stages.

This podcast produced by members of the Stroke Comeback Center in Vienna, Virginia. In each episode our members share honest and uplifting stories of how they adapt to life after stroke and brain trauma, and what keeps them going on The Slow Road to Better.

In the six decades since he took to the stage and screen, Kirk Douglas has starred in eighty-three films, nine plays, written seven books, and made a remarkable commitment to humanitarian causes world-wide. Now in My Stroke of Luck, his vivid and very personal reflection upon his extraordinary...

A stroke changed my life—and my view of medicine. In 2019, I survived a major stroke. Five years later, I discovered why it happened and how it could have been prevented. In this series, I share my story, the science of recovery, and lessons for anyone hoping to prevent stroke, heart disease, or dementia. Each episode offers one surprise and one practical step toward better health.

Discover powerful and emotional stroke survivor stories that shine a light on the strength of the human spirit. In each episode, survivors share their personal journeys through recovery—the setbacks, the breakthroughs, and the hope that carried them forward. This podcast is part of the From Stroke to Hope initiative, dedicated to raising awareness and offering encouragement to anyone affected by stroke. Tune in and be inspired by real voices of determination and healing.

Identity Theft, Second Edition is an update to the award-winning book that follows Stanford professor Debra Meyerson’s journey to recover from a severe stroke that initially left her physically incapacitated and unable to speak. In addition to providing realistic expectations for the hard work needed to regain everyday capabilities, Meyerson and Zuckerman focus on the less frequently documented–but equally critical–emotional journey as she and her family rebuild identity in recovery.

This story, Stroke of Silence reflects my personal experience as a caregiver and is shared for awareness and advocacy. No institution or individual is named publicly. All statements are based on events I personally witnessed or documented.troke of Silence is a raw, real, and unfiltered podcast by Malini Amaladoss. Through the lens of one family’s fight after a devastating stroke, it shines a light on medical negligence, delayed care, and the silence that too often surrounds patients and caregivers.Each episode blends personal storytelling with advocacy, drawing attention to stroke awareness,...

Welcome to "Talking about Strokes", a podcast designed to provide comfort, friendship, and support for stroke survivors, their families, carers and friends. Hosted by Paul Quinn, who had two strokes in July and August 2023, its aim is to compliment other forms of peer to peer support by including, as guests, fellow stroke survivors, their friends, families and carers, plus from time to time stroke care professionals including doctors, therapists and other medical professionals. Hopefully we can produce shows that entertain, inform and provide evidence that whilst stroke does have huge ...

Get your head in the game. Master Your Tennis Game serves up quick mental techniques, tactics, and tips for boosting your overall performance and beating your opponents. Train your brain and be the best tennis player you can be. Concise, fun, and easy to listen to, this book offers 50 practical and actionable methods that show you how to stay calm and concentrate during any tennis game. Even if your rival is tough competition, outsmart them with these targeted mental approaches.

In the UK, there are more than 100,000 strokes every year. That’s one stroke every 5 minutes. Around the world there are as many as 15 million people suffering from the illness every year. It is usually sudden and can be a devastating illness – and so on the Stroke Stories podcast, we’ve been seeking out inspiring stories of stroke survivors.We hear their stories about their struggles, what drove them forward, and how they look back on their stroke now they're on the road to recovery. So join us in hearing these inspirational stories of strength, determination, and progress against all...

Discover the Power of Resilience with "A Stroke of Luck" Podcast - Join Dionna Zupparo, a stroke survivor turned disability advocate, and her co-host Tyler Slattery as they share inspiring stories of overcoming adversity, provide valuable tips for disability advocacy, and bring a fun and engaging perspective to life with a disability.In each episode, you'll be entertained with captivating stories, enriched with educational content, and inspired by guest interviews. "A Stroke of Luck" offers a unique perspective on life that will broaden your horizons and leave you feeling empowered.

A podcast about grieving a loved one even while they’re alive. This is a daughter’s experience processing through her father’s severe stroke & traumatic brain injury in December 2016, and how his health crisis profoundly impacted her and her family’s lives. She aims to offer hope, strength, and peace to the families and victims of loved ones who have suffered.

A stroke of life is a weekly podcast where a young stroke survivor shares her stories and lessons she has learnt along the way. This podcast shares inspiration on how to love ourselves and guides us on our own personal growth journey.

Stroke has launched a monthly podcast, Stroke Alert. Hosted by Dr. Negar Asdaghi, each episode begins by posing key takeaway questions from featured articles in the current issue of Stroke. This is followed by a brief summary and analysis of these articles, as well as an interview with the author of one of these featured articles or with one of the Stroke editors.

This is a preview episode of the Stroke Podcast. Through each episode in this series, we speak with medical experts and people who've experienced stroke to understand how to live well with this condition, and guide listeners to additional information and resources that can help. For informational purposes only. Please consult a registered health professional for advice.