Know how to stop Stroke before it stops you
A stroke happens when blood stops flowing to any part of your brain, damaging brain cells. The effects of a stroke depend on the part of...
Obesity leads to Stroke : Is it a myth or reality?
Worldwide, stroke and obesity show an increasing number of incidence. Being overweight increases your risk of having an ischemic stroke...
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,...
Real facts about Motor Neurone Disease
Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is the name given to a related group of diseases which destroy the motor nerves (neurones) in the body....
Recognizing the Signs of Stroke
A stroke means that the blood supply to a part of the brain is suddenly cut off. The brain cells need a constant supply of oxygen 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...
