Stroke

The workout that may significantly reduce the risk of early death

A new study has found that 90 minutes to two hours of strength training per week are linked to a decrease in the risk of heart disease, stroke, and dementia.

The researchers found that the best results were recorded among people who combined strength training with aerobic activity such as brisk walking, running, cycling, or swimming
Israeli musician Jonathan Razel, October 23, 2024.

Israeli musician Yonatan Razel hospitalized, stable after suffering brain hemorrhage

Illustration: Arm test for stroke identification

This is how you will identify a stroke before it is too late

A doctor looks at a brain X-ray

BRAIN.Q launches home-based AI brain recovery service in Israel


Where does consciousness reside in the brain? Israeli-US study sheds new light

The researchers recorded electrical activity in the brains of epilepsy patients while showing them various images in an attempt to find out where persistent images are stored in the brain

 Examining the inner workings of the brain, where neurodegenerative diseases can occur (Illustrative).

Chabad of Baka gala: One night, so many stories - opinion

From the moment I stepped inside the hall where the dinner was taking place I was met by friendly faces, all eager to talk to me, I even felt overwhelmed.

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Scientists build robo-glove to help stroke victims recover - study

A soft robo-glove can help stroke patients relearn to play music and improve coordination, dexterity and rehabilitation.

 Stroke

Migraine sufferers have increased risk of ischemic stroke - study

People who have insomnia – trouble falling asleep, staying asleep and waking up too early – may also be more likely to have a stroke.

 Woman with a headache

Israeli biomedical research introduces new brain damage rehab techniques - study

A study conducted at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa sheds light on the subject of brain damage and finger dexterity.

Hand-eye coordination (illustrative).

Can Israeli AI smartphone app diagnose strokes from afar?

The company says the technology will provide the triage clinician with a tool for immediate diagnosis, with a high degree of accuracy of whether the patient has had a stroke and how severe it is.

 The CVAid platform.

Israel’s first-ever brain cooling at Jerusalem hospital saves life of Filipina nursing assistant

Until now, these patients have been treated with drugs or operated on.

 From left, Dr. Mausbach, Alma (Norila’s caretaker), Norila, Dr. David Hazon

Palestinian child suffers stroke, is saved at Jerusalem hospital

A child suffering a stroke is a rare case, with an incidence of one in half-a-million children.

 Dr. Yaakov Amsalem and Ayla.

Singing, especially in groups, promotes rehabilitation from strokes, study shows

Researchers have found that language function and the psychosocial well-being of patients and their families can be promoted by singing in a group.


People with this blood type have a greater chance of having a stroke

Our blood type is genetically determined, and throughout life this has several implications. Now, new research shows that there’s a connection between blood type, and the risk of having a stroke.

A paramedic takes a blood sample from a front line ambulance worker, Britain June 5, 2020