It's very important to identify a stroke quickly because the longer the brain is without oxygen, the higher the chance of permanent damage. We ask people to remember FAST, F-A-S-T, to spring into ...

New figures show that younger people are increasingly at risk of stroke. Dr Sarah Jarvis examines the latest evidence – and offers some advice.

A stroke, also known as a brain attack, is a life threatening medical emergency, that occurs when blood flow to the brain is ...

According to the American Heart Association, nearly 1 in 5 people who have a suspected transient ischemic attack will have a ...

You may already know the common signs of a stroke—sudden vision loss, a drooping face, weak arms or legs, and slurred speech.

A study by the American Stroke Association surveyed 1,900 people to assess public awareness of stroke symptoms. Awareness and recognition of “F.A.S.T.” stroke symptoms – Face, Arm ...

Every three minutes and twenty seven seconds, someone in the UK has a stroke. However, up to 80% of strokes could be prevented. There are clues that you may be about to suffer one, and prompt ...

According to the American Heart Association, nearly 1 in 5 people who have a suspected transient ischemic attack will have a full-blown stroke within 90 days ... Below, experts share the early warning ...

Noticing a phantom scent of burnt toast isn't actually a sign of an oncoming stroke. SDI Productions via Getty Images It makes sense that folks want to know all that they can about the signs of a ...

In the Algarve, emergency medical teams are highly trained in dealing with stroke. When they arrive, they will assess the ...