Andrea, 59, from Auchtertool is taking on the Great North Run Half Marathon for the Stroke Association. She is doing it as part of her target to run two half marathons as she turns 60 this year.
Andrea, also former Director Scotland of the Stroke Association, is passionate about the cause and firmly believes there should be more awareness of stroke and greater funding to support research and p
Dr Clare Jonas, Research Communications and Engagement Lead said:
“The majority of strokes happen to older people, due to reasons we are commonly aware of such as high blood pressure, thickening of the arteries or atrial fibrillation. The causes of stroke in younger adults aren’t as well understood, which makes them harder to prevent.
“This study involved a genetic analysis of the bloo
Something this simple really does save lives. We encourage all over 40s to get their blood pressure checked in a pharmacy.
Stuart Geekes, 63, from Dunbar, is embarking on a five-mile walk as part of the ‘Edinburgh Kiltwalk’ on Sunday 18 September following a severe stroke only a year ago.
The stroke happened in an instant. one moment Stuart was busy working away for a multinational company, only to find himself a couple of hours later unable to speak. Jo, Stuart’s wife, thought it was a stroke, so called t
We understand that the excess deaths analysis is ongoing but we’re concerned by these initial findings.
This week on Emmerdale, Marlon Dingle took a huge step in his stroke recovery as he got out of his wheelchair and walked down the aisle to the altar to ask Rhona Ghoskirk, to marry him. It was a rare moment of happiness for the couple.
Marlon is not alone in his determination to take part in a wedding ceremony after his stroke. Many inspirational stroke survivors show the same grit to do this
Ambulance crisis is affecting stroke patients
A Somerset woman who survived a life-threatening stroke thanks to a remarkable medical procedure called thrombectomy is backing pleas for it to be made available for everyone who needs it.
A report by the Stroke Association released today (Thursday 28 July) warns that thousands of people who have a stroke could miss out on having a thrombectomy, where clots blocking the supply of blood to the b
A GP from Dorset who had a game-changing new procedure after having a stroke is backing the Stroke Association’s campaign to make it more widely available.
A report by the charity released today (Thursday 28 July) warns that thousands of people who have a stroke could miss out on having a thrombectomy.
With thrombectomy, clots blocking the supply of blood to the brain can be physically p
Stroke patients in Wales missing out on a miracle treatment. Read more here Mae cleifion strôc yng Nghymru ar eu colled o fethu â chael triniaeth wyrthiol. Darllenwch fwy yma
Thrombectomy is a miracle treatment that pulls patients back from near-death and alleviates the worst effects of stroke. It’s shocking that so many patients are missing out and being saddled with unnecessary disability.
"We’re now at a crisis situation where every ambulance service is on the highest level of alert."
