Anomic aphasia causes problems in naming objects when speaking and writing. But it’s one of the mildest forms of aphasia, and there are treatments that can help. Anomic aphasia is a language disorder ...

Migraine episodes are mostly known for causing pain and discomfort, but they can also sometimes have neurological (brain-related) effects, including aphasia. Migraine headaches are intense headaches ...

Aphasia is a language disorder that can have deleterious effects on the quality of life of the patient. The condition often occurs secondary to stroke; however, it has also been linked to a number of ...

Aphasia is a language disorder that affects communication. It results from brain damage, often after a stroke. Treatment aims to restore a person’s language and communication abilities as much as ...

Expressive aphasia — which includes Broca’s aphasia — is when a person understands speech but has difficulty speaking fluently. Some people can say short phrases but leave out small words such as “the ...

Editor's note: Actor Bruce Willis, 67, is "stepping away" from his career in film and TV after being diagnosed with aphasia, his family announced on March 30, 2022. In a message posted on Instagram, ...

Misunderstandings and lack of information about aphasia can cause people to draw conclusions about cognitive ability, such as in the situation with Joe Biden, who has a history of stuttering.

Imagine you’re a physician and you are called in to evaluate a patient who has had a sudden change in his neurological status, likely a stroke. You find him alert, mobile, and talking. But when you ...

According to the National Aphasia Association, about 2 million U.S. citizens live with aphasia, but only two-thirds of ...