High cholesterol
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is found in our blood. Reducing your cholesterol level can reduce your risk of stroke.
Stroke survivors face ‘invisible impairments’ to return to work
Wednesday 6 April 2016
‘Invisible impairments’ can make it difficult for stroke survivors to maintain a job, according to a study from the University of Cambridge and Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).
The first anniversary of my stroke
Tuesday 21 June 2016
Young stroke survivor Emily Curry reflects on her life a year after her stroke.
Can cannabis-based products like CBD oil help after stroke?
Wednesday 22 January 2020
In recent years, legal cannabis-based products containing cannabidiol (CBD), have become more available. Could these help stroke survivors to cope with problematic effects of stroke?
What is stroke?
Find out about the different types of stroke, the effects of stroke and how to reduce your risk of stroke within this section.
Types of stroke
Find out more about the different types of stroke and why they happen.