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Stroke in younger adults
Many younger adults are affected by stroke each year. Although the effects of stroke are the same in different age groups, younger people are likely to have different concerns about their family, their financ...read more
What are the effects of stroke?
It depends on the type of stroke, the area of the brain where the stroke occurs, and the extent of brain injury. A mild stroke can cause little or no brain damage. A major stroke can cause severe bra...read more
What happens after a stroke?
Feelings of anger, despair, frustration and grief are all normal for people who have had a stroke – and their families. Worries about work, money, close relationships and loss of confidence can lead to anxiety andWhat to do in case of a heatwave?
Who is at risk during a heatwave? Extreme heat is dangerous to everyone but especially so to older people, those living in care homes, and those in certain at-risk groups.When temperatures remain abnormally ...read more
Why a stroke happens
A stroke is a brain attack. It happens when the blood supply to a part of the brain is cut off by: a blockage – called an ischaemic stroke; or a bleed &...read more
Women and stroke
Stroke is often seen as a man’s problem. However, it is also a major cause of illness and death in women. In fact three times more women die from stroke than breast cancer. This factsheet is about wome...read more
