Researchers at Kings College London have identified a gene that may put people at greater risk of strokes and heart attacks.
The study's findings suggest that the gene fault may encourage the formation of blood clots - the ultimate cause of most heart attacks and strokes.
Developing a genetic test could help identify people at highest risk, allowing doctors to suggest more potent medication
A new project is aiming to get robots to help stroke patients regain their movement
A 12 year old stroke survivor from Stockton-on-Tees has been awarded a Highly Commended Life After Stroke certificate from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her courage and determination.
A young Peterlee stroke survivor and her fiancé have each been awarded a Highly Commended Life After Stroke certificate from the Stroke Association.
Inspirational young stroke survivor John Lee Lydon, 32, from Washington, has been awarded a Highly Commended Life After Stroke certificate from the Stroke Association.
New EastEnders storyline to tackle stroke
Celebrities pay tribute to the work of stroke survivors, carers, volunteers and health professionals
Stroke survivor Sarah Scott, 23, from Welwyn, Hertfordshire, has won a national Life After Stroke Award,
Pieter Egriega, a stroke survivor from Macclesfield, has won a 2014 Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association for using his artistic talents to help change the lives of people who are recovering from stroke.
Melissa Peters, 32, from Farnborough, Hampshire, has won the 2014 Stroke Association’s Life After Stroke Award for Professional Excellence.
A Surrey grandfather has won a 2014 Stroke Association Life After Stroke Award for his remarkable bravery following a life-changing stroke.
Cheyenne McLaughlin, 13, from Isleworth, Middlesex, has been presented with a 2014 Stroke Association Life After Stroke Award.
Burton and District Stroke Club, based in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, has been recognised for the support and advice they offer local stroke survivor with a 2014 Life After Stroke Award
Stroke survivor Angharad Lloyd-Thomas has won the Stroke Association's 2014 Adult Courage Award (18-64).
A 40-year-old mother of two from Halifax has been hailed a real-life ‘superwoman’ after scooping the Stroke Association’s prestigious Fundraiser of the Year award.
Amanda Morris, who received her award from former Dragon and stroke survivor Hilary Devey at the charity’s annual Life After Stroke Awards on 12 June 2014, raised over £11,500 for the charity’s life-changing work with stroke survivor
Hannah Garrity, 14, from County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, wins the 2014 Children and Young People’s Life After Stroke Award.
Billericay
stroke survivor Nicola Ackland, 32, has proved that their is ‘Life after
Stroke’ after she took part in the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke
charity walk last weekend, at High Woods Park in Colchester.
Nicola
was joined by fourteen of her family and friends who cheered her on as she
managed to walk 1.61 miles, the furthest distance she has walked since her
stroke two ye
Statement from Sara Betsworth, Regional Head of Operations for the Stroke Association in the East of England
A stroke survivor from Rochdale has joined forces with other survivors in the area to form a walking football team, and celebrated reaching the semi-finals of their first football tournament.
Research reveals crisis of carers struggling without support and huge gaps in national understanding of growing social issue
