Stroke

TIA: Act quickly, and you can avoid a major stroke

Around 25,000 Britons and 150,000 Americans suffer a mini-stroke, or TIA (transient ischemic attack) every year – and, within a week of the initial attack, up to 1 in 10 will go on to suffer a major,... more>

How to Spot a Stroke: Three simple tests to perform

Here’s one of these useful health tips that makes E-news so invaluable - how to know if someone has had a stroke. more>

Eat more than five veggies a day

We all have it fixed in our minds that we should eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. It’s a maxim from our health guardians that has become part of the national psyche - and it’s wrong. more>

The alcohol paradox

The flavonoids found in fruit, vegetables, wine and tea are potent antioxidants and have antiplatelet effects (Biochem Pharmacol, 1987; 36: 317-22). more>

Go for the three gs

Three herbal remedies can help you prevent a stroke. more>

Halve your risk with a few simple steps

A stroke occurs when blood circulation to the brain fails. Brain cells can die as a result of the decreased blood flow and subsequent lack of oxygen. more>

Stroke - Looking at the patient as a whole

Stroke is a bewildering experience for everyone. Much of the research into its prevention and treatment remains confused. While it is generally thought that addressing the classical causes such a ... more>

Take two aspirin?

Few disorders are as devastating and frightening for an individual as stroke. Often without warning, life can be torn apart by the sudden loss of basic physical or mental skills. Equally, no diso ... more>

Exercise for stroke prevention

Starting regular exercise during adolescence significantly reduces the risk of suffering a stroke in later life, according to researchers. ... more>

Which fish oil?

Following on from our story about fish oil and stroke several readers have asked about the difference between fish oil and fish liver oil usually cod liver oil One reader correctly points out tha... more>

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