Aug 23, 2019 | Atrial Fibrilation, News
Heart disease and stroke are the two leading causes of death globally. In recent years, the top ten causes of death accounted for 55% of the 55.4 million deaths worldwide. (1) The good news is that heart disease and stroke are both largely preventable. Being aware of...
Aug 23, 2019 | Alcohol, News
Poor memory, slurred speech, impaired coordination. We know that excessive alcohol consumption affects our brain function in the short-term. But how can its impact on the brain potentially lead to stroke? Stroke is an attack on the brain There are two types of...
Aug 23, 2019 | Alcohol, News
Reports in the press often give conflicting advice about whether drinking alcohol in moderation is good or bad for you. But one thing’s for certain: Heavy alcohol consumption is a risk factor for all types of strokes (1). Drinking alcohol raises blood pressure;...
Aug 23, 2019 | Alcohol, News
Regularly drinking large amounts of alcohol greatly increases your risk of stroke. Most governments around the world recommend limiting drinking and avoiding binge drinking, where large volumes are consumed in a short space of time. If you often drink heavily, try...
Aug 22, 2019 | News, Smoking
Smoking not only increases your risk of health problems, such as heart disease and blocked arteries, it’s also strongly linked to stroke. There are many different factors that can affect your risk, from gender to financial status. Here are some fascinating facts about...
Aug 22, 2019 | News, Poor Diet
Many studies have found a link between what we eat and high blood pressure, which is one of the ten major modifiable risk factors for stroke. In other words, something you can easily control yourself could reduce your own personal risk of developing health problems....
