THERE are a number of signs of a stroke, many of which can come on suddenly. The Stroke Association says: “Stroke strikes every five…
High blood pressure. Your doctor may call it hypertension. … Tobacco. Smoking or chewing it raises your odds of a stroke. … Heart…
New research has found the world’s first portable MRI machine can accurately detect ischemic strokes. The machine was cleared for use by…
Stroke is an apt description of the disease as it occurs “at a stroke”, the insult is immediate, and the effects may be prolonged with…
A TEMPORARY distribution in the blood supply to the brain is known as a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) – also known as a “mini stroke”….
A STROKE occurs when blood supply to the brain is cut off. It is an incredibly dangerous condition that, if not treated quickly, can have…
A new study of participants aged 71.9 years, on average, found a link between the use of anti-nausea medication and increased 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…
If you’ve had a stroke, or are looking after someone who has, keeping nourished can be a challenge. Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor…
