DEPARTMENTSRehabilitationHaptics, a method of using computers combined with senses like sight and touch, might be the wave of the future for stroke rehab. PreventionNSA’s “Women in Your Life” campaign aims to teach men about the special stroke risks that may affect the women they love. MobilityAdvances in wheelchair and scooter designs provide new options for mobility. LifestyleSeveral devices on the market can help stroke survivors adapt their computers and make them easier to use after stroke. NutritionIn addition to other health benefits, some breakfast cereals may help lower stroke risk. RecoveryHyperbaric oxygen therapy, being used in some clinics to aid stroke recovery, is currently debated among physicians as a treatment that provides real results. FEATURESStroke ChampsEven athletes at the top of their games can suffer strokes. Four athletes, both former and current, share their stories of struggle and perseverance after stroke. Teaching the TeacherProfessor Wilson Talley, a nuclear physicist who has worked with the top scientists of the world, recently began a new educational endeavor after his stroke. Talley found himself teaching, and learning, in the fascinating world of preschool. IN EVERY ISSUEStroke Smart on the WebGear and GadgetsNews You Can UseQ&AChampion of HopeThe Last Word
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