Home > Medical > Stroke > About stroke About stroke All sections in Stroke » About Stroke » All about Blood Clots » Brain Facts » FAQs » Health Tips » Life after Stroke » New Studies » Stroke News » Support » Transient Ischaemic Attack Read about common causes, symptoms and treatments of strokes with lifestyle information and details on drug therapy. Does stroke run in your family? Healthy living lowers the risk Even if someone in your family has suffered from a stroke, you can lower your risk by following a healthy lifestyle. Anti-stroke drugs can make you bleed A new method may aid doctors in assessing who is likely to have a major bleeding event as a result of taking anti-clotting drugs. Stroke victims need rapid restoration of blood flow to brain Stroke patients who get clot-busting catheter therapy soon fare better, according to a new study. What these female stroke survivors want South African women to know If you're a woman, you're more likely to have a stroke than men - even if you're young, thin and healthy. Three South African women share their stories about surviving a stroke. Balance problems may indicate stroke risk The inability to stand on one foot for 20 seconds could suggest brain vessel damage. SEE: 1 in 6 people will suffer from a stroke Did you know that a stroke is also known as a brain attack because it affects your brain? National Stroke Week runs from 28 October to 3 November, so we've collected some sobering facts about strokes. Stroke survivors often struggle with depression According to a Danish study, in the first three months after having a stroke, survivors' risk of depression was eight times higher than among people with no history of stroke. High carbon monoxide in breath tied to stroke risk High levels of carbon monoxide in the body might raise a person's odds for stroke or mini-stroke. A single stroke can age the brain by 8 years A stroke causes the brain to age up to eight years by impairing memory and slowing speed of thought. Experts update stroke prevention guidelines Prevent strokes by adopting a healthy diet, monitoring your blood pressure at home and using an online stroke risk estimator. load more
Does stroke run in your family? Healthy living lowers the risk Even if someone in your family has suffered from a stroke, you can lower your risk by following a healthy lifestyle.
Anti-stroke drugs can make you bleed A new method may aid doctors in assessing who is likely to have a major bleeding event as a result of taking anti-clotting drugs.
Stroke victims need rapid restoration of blood flow to brain Stroke patients who get clot-busting catheter therapy soon fare better, according to a new study.
What these female stroke survivors want South African women to know If you're a woman, you're more likely to have a stroke than men - even if you're young, thin and healthy. Three South African women share their stories about surviving a stroke.
Balance problems may indicate stroke risk The inability to stand on one foot for 20 seconds could suggest brain vessel damage.
SEE: 1 in 6 people will suffer from a stroke Did you know that a stroke is also known as a brain attack because it affects your brain? National Stroke Week runs from 28 October to 3 November, so we've collected some sobering facts about strokes.
Stroke survivors often struggle with depression According to a Danish study, in the first three months after having a stroke, survivors' risk of depression was eight times higher than among people with no history of stroke.
High carbon monoxide in breath tied to stroke risk High levels of carbon monoxide in the body might raise a person's odds for stroke or mini-stroke.
A single stroke can age the brain by 8 years A stroke causes the brain to age up to eight years by impairing memory and slowing speed of thought.
Experts update stroke prevention guidelines Prevent strokes by adopting a healthy diet, monitoring your blood pressure at home and using an online stroke risk estimator.