Prolonged sleep is linked with stroke risk - Stroke Association comments
Cambridge University warns that sleeping for more than eight hours could raise your risk of stroke
Topics: Health, Health Care, Pharmaceuticals
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New drug treatment could offer stroke survivors better outcomes
Stroke Association-funded research has promising results which could lead to a new drug treatment
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Daredevils with a head for heights sought for first Stroke Association abseil
The Stroke Association is calling out for adrenaline junkies and fun-seeking fundraisers to abseil down one of the highest buildings in Leeds, on Saturday 28 March.
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Stroke coordinator takes on the Waters Wilmslow Half Marathon
A healthcare professional who dedicates his time to supporting stroke survivors is tackling the Waters Wilmslow Half Marathon on Sunday 22 March, in aid of the Stroke Association.
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Runcorn’s Emma Pitt conquers stroke with latest challenge
Runcorn stroke survivor, Emma Pitt, is proving that she has well and truly conquered stroke, by taking on the Waters Wilmslow Half Marathon on Sunday 22 March, in aid of the Stroke Association.
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Joanne is taking part in Resolution run for Nan and daughter
Joanne Way, from Weston Super Mare, will be taking part in The Stroke Association’s Resolution Run in Ashton Court on 8th March 2015. Joanne will be running for her daughter Lexi (3 yrs and 8mths old) who had a stroke in the womb and Nanny who sadly passed away after a major stroke.
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3 routes, 2 wheels, 1 great cause
Chris Wright, from Medstead, wants to invite others to join him and help conquer stroke by taking part in the Thames Bridges Bike Ride on Sunday 10 May 2015. Chris who has had a mini-stroke (Transient Ischemic Attack) wants to raise awareness of stroke and help others.
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Wakefield stroke survivor tackles London Marathon as Pink Lady® apple
A young mother and stroke survivor from Wakefield has been ‘picked’ to take part in the 2015 Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday 26 April, dressed as a Pink Lady® apple and to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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Postwoman set to conquer 30,000ft challenge for Stroke Association
Carol Walthew, a postwoman from Cumbria, is taking on three gruelling physical challenges this year in aid of the Stroke Association.
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Wrexham stroke survivor supports Wales-wide campaign
Susan Butcher had a stroke in 2012 and is supporting the new campaign from the Stroke Association which aims to reduce the number of strokes across Wales.
Three specific risk factors put people at an increased risk of having a stroke. The “Lower Your Risk of Stroke” campaign will get to grips with the number of strokes caused by high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation (AF) and Transient Ischa -
Wythenshawe woman braves ‘three jumps’ in memory of her dad
Linda Thorne, 28 from Wythenshawe, is braving three ‘Jumps for Doug’ to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association, in memory of her father who passed away after a stroke.
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Wirral Stroke Survivor Officially Opens Vision Express Store
A 62-year old stroke survivor was guest of honour as the Vision Express store in Heswall was official opened on Saturday.
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Formby Stroke Survivor Officially Opens Vision Express Store
A stroke survivor was guest of honour at the official opening of the Vision Express store in The Beacons, Formby on Saturday.
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Strike a chord for stroke
Stroke survivors from Cwmbran, New Inn and Newport are being encouraged to discover their musical side and join a new choir.
Stroke Association, in partnership with Head for Arts, is organising the choir, which is made up of people who have been affected by stroke, their family and carers.
The choir meet at Hollybush and Coed Eva Community Hall every Thursday from 12:30 – 13:30. Anyone is we -
Knowsley stroke survivor urges people to act FAST
The Stroke Association today launches a new initiative to help more people affected by stroke receive emergency medical treatment.
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Stockport stroke survivor urges people to act FAST
The Stroke Association today launches a new initiative to help more people affected by stroke receive emergency medical treatment.
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Young stroke scientist takes on marathon after overcoming rare brain disease
Claris Diaz, 32, originally from California, now lives in Cardiff and has devoted her life to stroke research after her childhood was affected by stroke.
From the age of 10 Claris began to have frequent Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs also known as mini strokes). The symptoms of TIA can pass very quickly but are similar to stroke symptoms.
Claris explained “Many of my TIAs happened while I -
Edward urges people in Kent to act FAST
Edward Ramsay, 71, from Chatham had a stroke in October last year and believes the FAST Test could have saved his life
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Heather urges people from Surrey to act FAST
Heather Cooper, 49 from Fetcham, had a stroke in October last year and believes the FAST Test could have saved her life. Mia, Heather’s 13 year old daughter, recognised the FAST Symptoms when her Mum showed her that she couldn’t lift her arm. Mia knew straight away that her Mum had a stroke, and told her Dad to call 999.
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Simon urges people across the South of England to act FAST
Simon Batsman, 20, from Winchester in the South of England had a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) otherwise known as a mini-stroke, in February 2013 and believes the FAST Test could have saved his life.
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