Research has shown that Mexican Americans have worse outcomes after a stroke than non-Hispanic white Americans. Now, a new study looks at whether the language Mexican American people speak is linked to how well they recover after a stroke. The study is published in the April 12, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal… Continue reading Does Language Affect Stroke Recovery?
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Music Really Is A Universal Language
Every culture enjoys music and song, and songs serve many different purposes: accompanying a dance, soothing an infant, or expressing love. Now, after analyzing recordings from all around the world, researchers report that vocal songs sharing one of those many functions tend to sound similar to one another, no matter which culture they come from.… Continue reading Music Really Is A Universal Language
Aphasia May Be More than A Language Disorder
Aphasia, a language disorder commonly diagnosed in stroke patients, may not be just a language issue, according to a Penn State study. The study adds to a growing body of research highlighting other cognitive functions affected by aphasia, and indicates that the consequences of brain damage in aphasia patients may be more extensive than originally… Continue reading Aphasia May Be More than A Language Disorder
5 Safety Tips for Women Traveling Alone
Perhaps more than ever, women are willing to ditch their traveling companions and go solo when it homes time to hit the road and see the world. A survey by Small Luxury Hotels of the World, for example, revealed that between 2011 and 2012 there was a 53 percent increase in the demand for rooms… Continue reading 5 Safety Tips for Women Traveling Alone