Four Things You Can Do To Aid Stroke Recovery
More than 795,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year and most of these are first strokes. A stroke, the sudden loss of blood flow to a portion of the brain, can have long-lasting consequences. Just a few of the possible effects of a stroke include paralysis to a part or a side of the body, difficulty or inability to speak, cognitive difficulties, numbness and trouble eating. According to the Center for Disease Control, recovering from a stroke can take weeks, months and even years.