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After a stroke, a person may have trouble using all or part of the body. Improving posture, range of motion, and strength are early goals.

After a stroke, people can regain a sense of power by helping to take care of themselves. Many can learn ways to manage a lack of bowel and bladder control. And using impaired arms and legs to bathe and dress helps regain muscle strength. In fact, daily use of affected hands often helps bring back function.

Being active can help prevent a stroke. Learn ways to get moving after a stroke.

Larynx-lifting exercises can help you swallow better. You may need these exercises if you have trouble swallowing (dysphagia).

Be prepared. Know the signs of heat related illnesses and how to treat them.

Aspiration is when a material like food or liquid enters your airway or lungs by accident. This can happen when you have a condition called dysphagia. Learn about treatment for this condition.

A subdural hematoma is a buildup of blood on the surface of the brain. The blood builds up in a space between the layers that surround your brain.

Coarctation of the aorta is an abnormal narrowing of the aorta. Transcatheter repair is a type of procedure that can help restore normal blood flow through the aorta.

Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) are a type of abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia). They are very common. They can occur in people of all ages from time to time. They usually cause only mild symptoms.