Stroke Association comment in response to new research on regular paracetamol use and high blood pressure - the journal Circulation
I had a stroke at the age of 18, which took away my ability to walk and talk. It was nothing short of devastating.
I persevered with my physiotherapy and speech and language therapy, to get my life back again.
Thankfully I have. I live independently, have a job, go out with friends, and decided to volunteer for the Stroke Association to help people like me.
Over time, I became aware of t
Deeside Stroke Group - a Stroke Association Voluntary Group – has been awarded a grant of £7500 by the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership (AHSCP) to rebuild its funds and replace equipment damaged during the pandemic.
The group, based in a large rural area to the west of Aberdeen, plugs a significant gap in health and social care locally by offering specialist exercise classes for
Helen Mullins, 41, from Nottingham, is taking on the Stroke Association’s Stride for Stroke challenge after doctors initially dismissed her stroke as a hangover, despite the fact she hadn’t been drinking.
While the challenge’s suggested 1.3 million steps isn’t possible right now, Helen will aim to walk 2022 steps and raise at least £2022 for the charity in 2022.
Mother of five Helen, was at
A Hertfordshire man who lost his job, his family and his home after a severe stroke is backing the Stroke Association’s plea for people to make one small change to reduce their own risk of having a stroke.
Nine out of ten strokes are linked to lifestyle factors such as smoking or obesity and the risk could be reduced by making changes. The Stroke Association is calling for people to make a one
A Portsmouth man who fought back from the brink of death after a severe stroke is backing the Stroke Association’s plea for people to make one small change to reduce their own risk of having a stroke.
Roger Sherliker’s family were told it was “95% certain” that he would die after his stroke in January 2017.
He survived but the stroke damaged the part of his brain which controls communication
A London stroke survivor who was on the brink of death after a severe stroke is backing the Stroke Association’s plea for people to make one small change to reduce their own risk of having a stroke.
Lil Sullivan, who lives in Camberwell, survived but the stroke left her with both physical and emotional problems.
The stroke damaged the part of her brain which controls communication, leaving h
Nine out of ten stroke survivors would go back in time and urge their younger self to make lifestyle changes which may have prevented their stroke, a new UK-wide survey by the Stroke Association has revealed.
More than four out of five people surveyed say they hadn’t realised that they were at risk of a stroke.
But almost nine out of ten had since made lifestyle changes. This is important t
A Somerset man whose life was turned upside down after “a shower of strokes” is backing the Stroke Association’s plea for people to make lifestyle changes and reduce their own risk of having a stroke.
Kirk Godbeer had to learn to walk and talk again after being struck by the strokes just days after the pandemic lockdown started in March 2020 when he was aged 31.
The strokes also left him wit
Nine out of ten stroke survivors would go back in time and urge their younger self to make lifestyle changes which may have prevented their stroke, a new UK-wide survey by the Stroke Association has revealed.
More than four out of five people surveyed say they hadn’t realised that they were at risk of a stroke.
But almost nine out of ten had since made lifestyle changes. This is important t
Nine out of ten stroke survivors would go back in time and urge their younger self to make lifestyle changes which may have prevented their stroke, a new UK-wide survey by the Stroke Association has revealed.
Nearly nine out of ten people (87%) surveyed in Wales say they hadn’t realised that they were at risk of a stroke.
But over nine out of ten had since made lifestyle changes. This is im
Nine out of ten stroke survivors would go back in time and urge their younger self to make lifestyle changes which may have prevented their stroke, a new UK-wide survey by the Stroke Association has revealed.
More than four out of five people surveyed in Scotland, say they hadn’t realised that they were at risk of a stroke.
But nine out of ten had since made lifestyle changes. This is impor
The Stroke Association. We believe in life after stroke. That’s why we campaign to improve stroke care and support people to make the best possible recovery. It’s why we fund research to develop new treatments and ways to prevent stroke. The Stroke Association is a charity. We rely on your support to change lives and prevent stroke. Together we can conquer stroke.
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