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Tuesday 24 November 2020
Neuro-rehabilitation services are needed by people living with MS, Parkinson’s disease and acquired brain injuries.
“She said mammy was drinking her tea and now she was on the floor and she can’t get up.”
The report notes that the mortality rate for heart attack and stroke has continued to decrease year-on-year for the past 10 years.
Prescott served as deputy Prime Minister to Tony Blair between the years of 1997 and 2007.
Singleton (51) directed Boyz n the Hood as a 22-year-old fresh out of film school.
Most of the 32 study participants experienced increased arm mobility and reduced arm stiffness after using the game.
Statistically, the benefits were close to the risks.
The Irish Heart Foundation say it’s crucial for those over 50 to regularly check their pulse.
The 36-year-old remains under heavy sedation after doctors found a blood clot on his brain.
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.
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’.
The study found people taking 4-7 saunas a week were 61% less likely to have a stroke than those taking one a week.
The family have urged others to make sure they have the best insurance when travelling abroad.
An Irish Heart Foundation event later this month will help stroke survivors with issues including relationships and intimacy.
Around one billion people worldwide are affected by migraine.
“In order to get the big benefits on cardiovascular disease [smokers] need to quit completely,” the lead author said.
That’s according to new research published in the Neurology journal.
Fainting spells led to Les Carroll being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke.
The family are now trying to raise funds for his treatment.
“It’s a ticking bomb, people are walking around with diabetes and [high] blood pressure and they’re not aware that they have it.”
Every day, 13 people in Ireland die from sudden cardiac arrest.
The men stole money from the man and from his house.
Authors of the study are advising that more research be conducted into the effects of sugary and artificially sweetened drinks.
Jakov Filipovic almost died four years ago, as he was forced to undergo heart surgery after his illness.
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.
Paul Lambe benefited from a rollout of new Irish research that is tackling cancer, strokes and health crises.
More than half of people who drink do so irresponsibly.
The TV icon fell before the stroke happened.
Ben Canty died aged just six years old. His organs were donated to five other people.
Figures show 42% more women in Ireland than men die from stroke, though men have a greater chance of having a stroke.
A report from the Department of Health has published a report naming hospitals and showing their death rates.
Stroke claims a life every six seconds but it is still not well understood.
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.
The treatment has now been proven to improve memory and could help in other memory disorders, like from stroke or brain injury.
Outcomes are positive in 76% more cases if strokes are treated within three hours.
A dietary metamorphosis adopted in Finland in the 1970s has seen heart disease, some cancers and obesity levels drop dramatically. We should take note.
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.
The Irish Heart Foundation is urging speedy action from health authorities to ensure services focus on psychological as well as physical recovery.
Auckland Blues will “take the time to fully understand the cause of it and the implications” for Weepu.
The Irish Medical Organisation criticised the HSE over the method that it released the information.
IRELAND’S LEVEL 5 restrictions are set to come to an end on Tuesday next week, 1 December, and the government is set to decide later this week what will be implemented to replace them.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin told the Irish Examiner this morning that the country will move back to Level Three restrictions from 1 December, allowing non-essential retail to reopen in time for the Christmas trade.
While retail stores look set to reopen, allowing people to get their Christmas shopping done in person, many people are still opting to do a lot of their festive shopping online their year.
So, today we want to know… Do you plan to do most of your Christmas shopping in person?
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