Aug 27, 2019 | Additional reading
There are some 25 000 strokes per year in Finland, in population of 5 million. Prevention is the only way to reduce this number. Medical community claims that 8 out 10 strokes can be prevented, if all there is to be done, gets done. Risk factors leading to stroke are...
Aug 27, 2019 | News, Obesity
All the evidence points towards a strong link between increased weight and incidence of stroke. Take a look at these interesting facts from studies around the world to understand the risk, depending on your age, weight and lifestyle. Stroke risk increases by up...
Aug 27, 2019 | News, Obesity
Over 2 billion adults in the world are overweight and around 650 million of those are considered obese (1). Being obese not only increases your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes, but also makes you more likely to have a stroke, particularly if...
Aug 27, 2019 | News, Psysical Inactivity
People who suffer a stroke or TIA (Transient Ischaemic Attack), often called a ‘mini-stroke’, have a higher risk of suffering another stroke in the future. One study found there is around 20% chance of stroke recurring within the first five years (1). There are many...
Aug 27, 2019 | News, Stress and Depression
Depression is linked with an increased risk of stroke, but it is also very common for people to develop emotional disorders after stroke. According to some studies, 1 in 3 stroke survivors develop depression at any one time after stroke which can affect recovery and...
