Exercise Improves Stroke Outcome

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By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Oct. 23 (HealthDay News) — Recovering from a stroke is easier if you were physically active before the attack, a new Danish study finds

Researchers found that such patients had less severe strokes and a better chance of long-term recovery.

“Keeping fit will increase your chance of a life without stroke,” said lead researcher Dr. Lars-Henrik Krarup, from the Bispebjerg University Hospital in Copenhagen. “However, should you suffer a stroke, the chance is that it will be of milder severity, and you will make a better recovery.