Do you know the most common cause of vertigo?
One of the most common cause of vertigo in a person is called Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). One experiences short episodes...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Brain Exercise 101
Just as your body benefits from doing a variety of physical exercises — aerobics, strength training, and stretching — so does your mind...
Stroke in Women
According to studies, an estimated one in five American women will have a stroke, and nearly 60 percent will die from the attack. Stroke...
