Home > Medical > Stroke > Life after a stroke Life after a stroke All sections in Stroke » About Stroke » All about Blood Clots » Brain Facts » Life after Stroke » Stroke News » Transient Ischaemic Attack » Stroke and your Blood Pressure » Stroke and your Diet » Stroke in Men » Identifying a Stroke » Stroke in Women Read about how to recover from the effects of a stroke with information and advice from stroke survivors, doctors and therapists. Mom, entrepreneur, former cheerleader – and stroke survivor at 39 Many people are surprised to learn a young, physically fit person can suffer a stroke. A 'young' mom's experience proves it can happen to anyone. A stroke at 31. An aneurysm at 35. At 39 – tennis, anyone? American Ira Goodman had torn or damaged the inner lining of an artery in his neck, causing a clot to form, which expanded until it suppressed blood flow to the brain. After 4 strokes, 2 brain surgeries and a rare disease, this woman is trying to help others On several occasions her life has been on the line, and still, after overcoming major obstacles, this woman chooses to help others. One man's journey back from stroke at 52 Doctors agree that acting quickly in the case of a stroke can save lives. A stroke slowed Olympic legend Michael Johnson, but F.A.S.T. response sped his recovery This May, super athlete Michael Johnson is helping spread the word about recognising the warning signs of a stroke. The often-overlooked connection between sleep troubles and stroke In addition to increasing stroke risk, sleep disturbances may worsen after a stroke, according to a report. An upbeat attitude might help prevent a second stroke The connection between the mind and the body is of growing interest in medicine – and a new study seems to suggest that people can actually think themselves well. 'Stroke is everybody’s issue' – a survivor’s story Sunday 29 October is World Stroke Day. Read how one survivor’s life drastically changed after a stroke. load more
Mom, entrepreneur, former cheerleader – and stroke survivor at 39 Many people are surprised to learn a young, physically fit person can suffer a stroke. A 'young' mom's experience proves it can happen to anyone.
A stroke at 31. An aneurysm at 35. At 39 – tennis, anyone? American Ira Goodman had torn or damaged the inner lining of an artery in his neck, causing a clot to form, which expanded until it suppressed blood flow to the brain.
After 4 strokes, 2 brain surgeries and a rare disease, this woman is trying to help others On several occasions her life has been on the line, and still, after overcoming major obstacles, this woman chooses to help others.
One man's journey back from stroke at 52 Doctors agree that acting quickly in the case of a stroke can save lives.
A stroke slowed Olympic legend Michael Johnson, but F.A.S.T. response sped his recovery This May, super athlete Michael Johnson is helping spread the word about recognising the warning signs of a stroke.
The often-overlooked connection between sleep troubles and stroke In addition to increasing stroke risk, sleep disturbances may worsen after a stroke, according to a report.
An upbeat attitude might help prevent a second stroke The connection between the mind and the body is of growing interest in medicine – and a new study seems to suggest that people can actually think themselves well.
'Stroke is everybody’s issue' – a survivor’s story Sunday 29 October is World Stroke Day. Read how one survivor’s life drastically changed after a stroke.