Global analysis of deaths from chronic diseases
Most nations falling short of UN targets to cut premature deaths from chronic diseases. People in the UK, US and China have a higher risk of...
Tag: stroke
Mediterranean diet may reduce stroke in women
Following a Mediterranean-style diet may reduce stroke risk in women over 40 but not in men – according to new research led by the University...
Insomnia likely effect of stroke
Stroke patients experience sustained problems with insomnia potentially reducing their ability to relearn key skills and putting them at increased risk of depression, a new...
Balloon Buddies video game to aid rehabilitation
A video game that enables healthy volunteers to play with patients who have physical impairments may improve their rehabilitation, suggests a new study. The researchers...
Self-monitoring to reduce risk of AF-related stroke
AF or ‘atrial fibrillation’ is the most common heart rhythm disorder, and is a leading cause of AF-related stroke. AF is responsible for 20 per...
How to do the FAST test by The Stroke Association
How to do the FAST test video runs through each stage of the FAST test to help you identify the most common signs of stroke....
Gaming for stronger arms
Every year in the UK around 100,000 new cases of stroke with arm weakness are diagnosed. An even larger number of people are afflicted by arthritis or...
Why we’re calling for a new era for stroke
Across the United Kingdom, communities, organisations, supporters, carers, families and stroke survivors are joining the Stroke Association as we celebrate our fifth annual awareness month,...
A Modern Apothecary Garden
Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food – Hippocrates. What we eat is the most important way to prevent disease, so nutrition...
