# stroke - Thursday 28 October, 2021
# Irish Heart Foundation
# Irish Heart Foundation
Research found just one in five people in Ireland know the most vital action to take in the event of a stroke.
# stroke - Wednesday 10 March, 2021
# Mark Cagney
# Mark Cagney
He said he’s now on the mend.
# stroke - Saturday 7 March, 2020
# Neurorehabilitation
# Neurorehabilitation
Neuro-rehabilitation services are needed by people living with MS, Parkinson’s disease and acquired brain injuries.
# stroke - Thursday 2 January, 2020
# Cork
# Cork
“She said mammy was drinking her tea and now she was on the floor and she can’t get up.”
# stroke - Monday 8 July, 2019
# Emergency
# Emergency
The report notes that the mortality rate for heart attack and stroke has continued to decrease year-on-year for the past 10 years.
# stroke - Monday 24 June, 2019
# John Prescott
# John Prescott
Prescott served as deputy Prime Minister to Tony Blair between the years of 1997 and 2007.
# stroke - Monday 29 April, 2019
# Boyz N The Hood
# Boyz N The Hood
Singleton (51) directed Boyz n the Hood as a 22-year-old fresh out of film school.
# stroke - Sunday 24 March, 2019
# Video Games
# Video Games
Most of the 32 study participants experienced increased arm mobility and reduced arm stiffness after using the game.
# stroke - Wednesday 23 January, 2019
# Aspirin
# Aspirin
Statistically, the benefits were close to the risks.
# stroke - Saturday 24 November, 2018
# Feel The Pulse
# Feel The Pulse
The Irish Heart Foundation say it’s crucial for those over 50 to regularly check their pulse.
# stroke - Wednesday 15 August, 2018
# Get Well Soon
From The42
# Get Well Soon
The 36-year-old remains under heavy sedation after doctors found a blood clot on his brain.
# stroke - Tuesday 22 May, 2018
# Eggcellent
# Eggcellent
Authors of a new study have said the research should not be looked at in isolation as diet is more complicated than just one item of food.
# stroke - Wednesday 9 May, 2018
# Uplifting
From The42
# Uplifting
Ulster back row Chris Henry gives a fascinating interview about the loss of loved ones, a major health scare and why he feels ‘very lucky’.
# stroke - Sunday 6 May, 2018
# Good News
# Good News
The study found people taking 4-7 saunas a week were 61% less likely to have a stroke than those taking one a week.
# stroke - Saturday 28 April, 2018
# Stroke
# Stroke
The family have urged others to make sure they have the best insurance when travelling abroad.
# stroke - Saturday 21 April, 2018
# Stroke Survivors Day
# Stroke Survivors Day
An Irish Heart Foundation event later this month will help stroke survivors with issues including relationships and intimacy.
# stroke - Thursday 1 February, 2018
# Stroke
# Stroke
Around one billion people worldwide are affected by migraine.
# stroke - Thursday 25 January, 2018
# Bmj Study
# Bmj Study
“In order to get the big benefits on cardiovascular disease [smokers] need to quit completely,” the lead author said.
# stroke - Sunday 19 November, 2017
# Research
# Research
That’s according to new research published in the Neurology journal.
# stroke - Sunday 15 October, 2017
# Stroke Risk
# Stroke Risk
Fainting spells led to Les Carroll being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke.
# stroke - Friday 25 August, 2017
# Kildare
# Kildare
The family are now trying to raise funds for his treatment.
# stroke - Monday 7 August, 2017
# High Blood Pressure
# High Blood Pressure
“It’s a ticking bomb, people are walking around with diabetes and [high] blood pressure and they’re not aware that they have it.”
# stroke - Friday 12 May, 2017
# CPR
# CPR
Every day, 13 people in Ireland die from sudden cardiac arrest.
# stroke - Tuesday 25 April, 2017
# Bolton
# Bolton
The men stole money from the man and from his house.
# stroke - Friday 21 April, 2017
# Artificial Sweeteners
# Artificial Sweeteners
Authors of the study are advising that more research be conducted into the effects of sugary and artificially sweetened drinks.
# stroke - Tuesday 20 December, 2016
# Recovery
From The42
# Recovery
Jakov Filipovic almost died four years ago, as he was forced to undergo heart surgery after his illness.
# stroke - Saturday 16 July, 2016
# Risk Factors
# Risk Factors
The two major types of stroke include ischaemic stroke caused by blood clots, which accounts for 85% of strokes, and haemorrhagic stroke or bleeding into the brain, which accounts for 15% of strokes.
# stroke - Friday 20 May, 2016
# Lifesavers
# Lifesavers
Paul Lambe benefited from a rollout of new Irish research that is tackling cancer, strokes and health crises.
# stroke - Friday 18 September, 2015
# One Too Many
# One Too Many
More than half of people who drink do so irresponsibly.
# stroke - Tuesday 4 August, 2015
# RIP
# RIP
The TV icon fell before the stroke happened.
# stroke - Wednesday 1 April, 2015
# Little Hero
# Little Hero
Ben Canty died aged just six years old. His organs were donated to five other people.
# stroke - Monday 23 March, 2015
# Heart Health
# Heart Health
Figures show 42% more women in Ireland than men die from stroke, though men have a greater chance of having a stroke.
# stroke - Thursday 5 March, 2015
# Mortality
# Mortality
A report from the Department of Health has published a report naming hospitals and showing their death rates.
# stroke - Wednesday 29 October, 2014
# World Stroke Day
# World Stroke Day
Stroke claims a life every six seconds but it is still not well understood.
# stroke - Monday 15 September, 2014
# Rehabilitation
# Rehabilitation
A study published today found extra resourcing to help people get back on their feet in their own homes could also save the health system millions.
# stroke - Friday 29 August, 2014
# Shocking
# Shocking
The treatment has now been proven to improve memory and could help in other memory disorders, like from stroke or brain injury.
# stroke - Wednesday 6 August, 2014
# Health
# Health
Outcomes are positive in 76% more cases if strokes are treated within three hours.
# stroke - Monday 19 May, 2014
# Food
# Food
A dietary metamorphosis adopted in Finland in the 1970s has seen heart disease, some cancers and obesity levels drop dramatically. We should take note.
# stroke - Sunday 4 May, 2014
# Health
# Health
Our current model of healthcare was developed to deal with a very different world: one in which people did not survive long into old age and acute illness was the main cause of death.
# stroke - Sunday 6 April, 2014
# Recovery
# Recovery
The Irish Heart Foundation is urging speedy action from health authorities to ensure services focus on psychological as well as physical recovery.
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