Up to 80% of first-time strokes are preventable, says the American Stroke Association. New guidelines offer a better look at ...

Physical therapy aims to help stroke survivors regain the ... as around 25% of people will have another stroke within five years. The American Stroke Association suggests up to 80% of second ...

Jennie Gow had to summon every last bit of strength as she tried to scribble a sentence on to the whiteboard her husband Jamie had brought into hospital to help ... people how to diagnose stroke ...

This damages part of the brain, which can affect people’s appearance, bodily functions, speech and sight. 2. Call 999. A stroke needs immediate attention. The faster a person having a stroke gets ...

These therapies will be tailored to help you or your loved one ... to the location of the hemorrhagic stroke in your brain.

More adults under the age of 65 are having strokes ... A healthy diet can help reduce the chances of a stroke by keeping risk factors under control. Samarasekera recommended eating five portions ...

There are clues that you may be about to suffer one, and prompt treatment can help you avoid ... in the UK 46,000 people have a TIA and 1 in 12 then go on to have a major stroke.

Simply put, the AHA says, "preventing a first stroke may be possible with screening, [and] lifestyle changes." ...

A home visit with a nurse or physical therapist can help make sure ... killer because some people may not experience any symptoms until they have had a heart attack or a stroke.

"Sharing your experiences can help you understand stroke and ... If you suspect that you or someone else are having a stroke, call emergency services - 999 in the UK - immediately and ask for ...

Impact Link Jamie Foxx said he had a stroke at the age ... a part of the brain doesn't have enough blood flow, are life-threatening and most common in older people. But strokes in people under ...