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# stroke - Thursday 2 January, 2020
5-year-old hailed hero as she FaceTimes father for help after mother suffers stroke
“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
A patient's chance of dying from a heart attack or stroke can vary depending on what hospital they attend
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
Former British deputy PM John Prescott admitted to hospital after suffering stroke
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 director John Singleton dies age 51
Singleton (51) directed Boyz n the Hood as a 22-year-old fresh out of film school.
# stroke - Sunday 24 March, 2019
This video game training device is helping stroke survivors regain arm movement
Most of the 32 study participants experienced increased arm mobility and reduced arm stiffness after using the game.
# stroke - Wednesday 23 January, 2019
Study says healthy adults shouldn't take aspirin daily due to bleeding risks
Statistically, the benefits were close to the risks.
# stroke - Saturday 24 November, 2018
'I thought I was too young for this': New health campaign aims to prevent 'silent killer' of over 50s
The Irish Heart Foundation say it’s crucial for those over 50 to regularly check their pulse.
# stroke - Wednesday 15 August, 2018
Ex-Connacht hooker out of intensive care after suffering stroke
The 36-year-old remains under heavy sedation after doctors found a blood clot on his brain.
# stroke - Tuesday 22 May, 2018
An egg a day may keep heart disease away
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
'I looked up and the side of my face dropped. I had lost all of my speech'
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
Enjoy saunas? New research finds they significantly lower risk of stroke
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
Family desperate to bring brother in coma home from Turkey
The family have urged others to make sure they have the best insurance when travelling abroad.
# stroke - Saturday 21 April, 2018
'Relationships are difficult after a stroke. As soon as you mention it, you never hear from them again.'
An Irish Heart Foundation event later this month will help stroke survivors with issues including relationships and intimacy.
# stroke - Thursday 1 February, 2018
Migraine associated with heart attack, stroke, blood clots and irregular heart rate
Around one billion people worldwide are affected by migraine.
# stroke - Thursday 25 January, 2018
Smoking one cigarette a day instead of 20 'just halves your risk of a heart attack'
“In order to get the big benefits on cardiovascular disease [smokers] need to quit completely,” the lead author said.
# stroke - Sunday 19 November, 2017
'Motivating alternative': Virtual reality therapy just as effective as regular therapy after stroke
That’s according to new research published in the Neurology journal.
# stroke - Sunday 15 October, 2017
'I'd get out of bed and the next thing wake up on the bathroom floor'
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
Parents of 20-year-old who suffered stroke playing GAA told their son had 20% chance of living
The family are now trying to raise funds for his treatment.
# stroke - Monday 7 August, 2017
The 'silent killer' that affects one million people in Ireland
“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
If someone you know goes into cardiac arrest, you're their best chance of survival
Every day, 13 people in Ireland die from sudden cardiac arrest.
# stroke - Tuesday 25 April, 2017
'Despicable': Manchester police search for men who stole from a man as he had a stroke
The men stole money from the man and from his house.
# stroke - Friday 21 April, 2017
One 'diet drink' a day could increase risk of dementia and strokes - seven-year study
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
Croatia call up player who suffered stroke four years ago
Jakov Filipovic almost died four years ago, as he was forced to undergo heart surgery after his illness.
# stroke - Saturday 16 July, 2016
Strokes are largely preventable with 10 risk factors responsible for 90% of them
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
Man who had stroke while driving through Port Tunnel saved by new clinical trial
Paul Lambe benefited from a rollout of new Irish research that is tackling cancer, strokes and health crises.
# stroke - Friday 18 September, 2015
Irish people's binge drinking could increase our risk of cancer
More than half of people who drink do so irresponsibly.
# stroke - Tuesday 4 August, 2015
"She would not have suffered": Cilla Black died of a stroke
The TV icon fell before the stroke happened.
# stroke - Wednesday 1 April, 2015
'Our little boy always wanted to be a superhero and he became one in death'
Ben Canty died aged just six years old. His organs were donated to five other people.
# stroke - Monday 23 March, 2015
Strokes kill twice as many women in Ireland as breast cancer
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
Find out how high the rate of heart attack death is at your local hospital
A report from the Department of Health has published a report naming hospitals and showing their death rates.
# stroke - Wednesday 29 October, 2014
Enda wants you to take a free blood pressure check today
Stroke claims a life every six seconds but it is still not well understood.
# stroke - Monday 15 September, 2014
Ireland could free up 24,000 hospital beds by letting stroke patients out early
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
Sending electrical current to brain could help treat Alzheimer's
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
"Every minute counts." - Study shows why treating strokes immediately is vital
Outcomes are positive in 76% more cases if strokes are treated within three hours.
# stroke - Monday 19 May, 2014
Opinion: How one country saw epidemic illnesses plummet – and Ireland could too
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
Opinion: How we deal with illness and ageing is painfully outdated
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
Half of stroke patients suffer depression or anxiety and most don't get help
The Irish Heart Foundation is urging speedy action from health authorities to ensure services focus on psychological as well as physical recovery.
# stroke - Thursday 27 March, 2014
All Blacks scrum-half Piri Weepu suffers a minor stroke
Auckland Blues will “take the time to fully understand the cause of it and the implications” for Weepu.
# stroke - Monday 10 March, 2014
Warning over risk if blood thinning drugs taken at wrong dose
The Irish Medical Organisation criticised the HSE over the method that it released the information.
# stroke - Monday 17 February, 2014
21 heart attack patients in every 100 die at one Irish hospital
A report published today did not name hospitals but a further report is due to be published by the Department of Health later this year.
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Poll: Should homework be banned at primary school level?
THE GREEN PARTY’S election manifesto was launched at the weekend, and one of its standout points was a proposal to phase out homework for primary school pupils.
Some academics have argued that there is no evidence to support the benefits of giving young children homework, and others have suggested that it may even be detrimental to their development.
The move was previously explored by an Oireachtas committee, while at least one Irish school has already stopped giving homework to primary school pupils.
But what do you think? Should primary schools stop giving pupils homework?
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Yes (1958)
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By Darach Ó Séaghdha - @TheIrishFor
Wedding prayers and toasts can sound so beautiful in Irish, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.
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