Sugary drinks might damage your brain, new research suggests
Excess sugar, especially the fructose in sugary drinks, might damage your brain, new research suggests. Researchers found that people who drink sugary beverages frequently are more likely to have poorer memory, smaller overall brain volume, and a significantly smaller...
#LeanOnMe challenge #StrokeEurope
We invite you to the #LeanOnMe challenge, to show your support to stroke survivors and their families by posting pictures of stroke survivors held by the hands by family members or friends. Let’s raise awareness about the type of support that all stroke survivors and...
Just 10% of all Dutch people with a stroke/brain injury get cognitive rehabilitation
On April 11th over 200 Dutch healthcare professionals attended the 'Het Venijn zit in de staart' ("The sting is in the tail“) congress, a yearly event organised by Hersenletsel.nl, the Dutch Brain Injury Association. As Monique Lindhout, SAFE board member and CEO of...
Stroke happened: How to return to your life #StrokeEurope
No stroke is the same, and the impact on stroke survivors and their families/care givers can be devastating and multifaceted. Apart from body functions, stroke also affects everyday activities, not just of the stroke survivor but everyone around him. How these...
Aphasia may not solely be a language disorder, study shows
Aphasia, a language disorder commonly diagnosed in stroke patients, may not be solely a language issue as traditionally believed, according to a Penn State study. The study adds to a growing body of research highlighting other cognitive functions affected by aphasia,...
