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After a stroke, it’s normal to notice changes in your muscles. Certain muscles might feel stiff and tight all the time—a condition known as spasticity.

This type of surgery makes changes to the digestive system. These changes limit the amount of food the stomach can hold.

When your child becomes a teen, what they need from you changes in a big way. Teenagers want independence.

Strokes disproportionately affect Hispanic Americans. Understanding your risk and doing what you can to lower it can help prevent strokes.

If your loved one has had a stroke, you may be wondering: How can I communicate with my loved one? Having a stroke can make people struggle with things like talking, listening, reading, and writing. So you might have to communicate with your loved one differently.

People who have had strokes often experience side effects like paralysis, memory loss, and behavior changes. But almost two-thirds of stroke survivors have vision problems, too. This is particularly likely to occur if a stroke happens toward the back of the brain, where it processes vision.

Sleep hygiene is a series of habits that can help you get to sleep and stay asleep through the night. Why is it important? Getting quality sleep regularly can help improve both your physical and mental health.

Dual action antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is a treatment that uses two medicines to prevent dangerous blood clots. These medicines target different stages of the blood clotting process.

You have a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in place. This is the flexible tube in a vein in your arm that leads to a large vein near your heart. It is used to give you medicines, fluids, or nutrition as needed. Below is what to expect when it’s time to have your PICC removed.