April 7, 2022

Can some anti-nausea drugs increase stroke risk?

A new study of participants aged 71.9 years, on average, found a link between the use of anti-nausea medication and increased stroke…

April 2, 2022

Stroke

Eating and drinking after a stroke Many people who have had a stroke can find it difficult at first to swallow normally – they may cough…

April 2, 2022

How to cope with eating difficulties after a stroke

If you’ve had a stroke, or are looking after someone who has, keeping nourished can be a challenge. Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor…

March 20, 2022

Emmerdale releases emotional trailer for Marlon Dingle’s stroke storyline

Emmerdale has shared an emotional new look at Marlon Dingle’s major health battle next week after he suffers a stroke. The new storyline…

February 28, 2022

HEALTH CHECK Popular fizzy drink increases your risk of having a killer stroke by FIVE times

WE all like to indulge in fizzy drinks, but experts have warned some popular beverages could increase your risk of a stroke. A stroke is…

February 18, 2022

Make #OneSmallChange to cut your risk of stroke

A new survey by the Stroke Association shows that almost half of people don’t know that high blood pressure is the biggest risk factor…

February 8, 2022

Ischemic stroke: The two peculiar sensations felt in your limbs being early warning signs

ISCHEMIC strokes affect roughly 100,000 people in the UK per year. Survival is greatly determined by spotting the early indicators of the…

January 30, 2022

Activities of Daily Living After Stroke: How to Regain Your Independence

The activities of daily living are the basics of self-care: tasks oriented towards taking care of one’s own body and enabling basic…

January 16, 2022

Stroke: The anti-inflammatory drink that may slash the risk of dying from a stroke by 62{d5295ea87e68eb0e5a5d8c61923c2be42e4927391e615ed3d767cbe4c3eec0bd}

STROKE in both its forms – ischaemic and haemorrhagic – carries a strong risk of death. Most cases strike when a blood clot becomes…