Alcohol & Stroke : Do they mix?
People who average more than two alcoholic drinks a day have a 34% higher risk of stroke compared to those who average less than half a...
Too young for a stroke? Think again!
There is no such thing as being too young for stroke. Your stroke risk increases with age, but stroke in young people does happen,...
Why is stroke common to seniors?
The brain damage that stroke inflicts is one of the leading causes of adult disability throughout the world. To prevent this figure from...
10 Questions to ask your Neurologist after a Stroke
If you’ve had a stroke, you probably have concerns about what lies ahead in the weeks and months of stroke recovery. You may have a...
Lower your risk of stroke now!
Stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or severely reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and...
Easy steps to cope with stroke
A stroke is a life-changing event that can affect your emotional well-being as much as your physical function. You may experience...
Can you avoid a stroke?
Knowledge on stroke risk factors, following your neurologists’ recommendations and adopting a healthy lifestyle are the best steps you...
Are you at risk of a stroke?
Who are at risk of getting a stroke? A stroke is what happens when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted. The result is oxygen...
Is there life after a stroke?
The impact of your stroke depends on the area of the brain involved and the amount of tissue damaged. If your stroke affected the right...
Hypertension & Brain Damage
High blood pressure (hypertension) can quietly damage your body for years before symptoms develop. Left uncontrolled, you may wind up...
