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,...
Learn to spot a Brain Aneurysm before it's too late
Brain Aneurysm is the ballooning in a blood vessel in the brain. It can leak or rupture, causing bleeding into the brain (hemorrhagic...
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...
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...
Brain Attack vs Stroke : What's the difference?
Brain Attack is a term many physicians are starting to use for strokes. That’s because people often confuse strokes with heart attacks....
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...
