Strokes

'I'm Frankly Lucky To Be Alive'

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 14.04.2013 | UK

BBC presenter Andrew Marr has made his first television appearance since suffering a stroke three and a half months ago. Marr told viewers of his S...

Andrew Marr Leaves Hospital After Two Months Recovering From Stroke

The Huffington Post UK | Jessica Elgot | Posted 01.03.2013 | UK

The BBC's Andrew Marr has left hospital after almost two months and is hoping to return to work later this year, the corporation said. Marr, presen...

Why Your Drawing Skills Could Reveal Risk Of A Stroke

The Huffington Post UK | Kyrsty Hazell | Posted 10.05.2012 | UK Lifestyle

Could your drawing skills be the key to predicting your risk of a stroke? A team of Swedish scientists believe so, after testing the theory on a g...

An Apple A Day Could Reduce Stroke Risk By Half

Georgia James | Posted 16.11.2011 | UK Lifestyle

Thought ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ was just an old wives’ tale? According to researchers there could be some truth in the adage. ...

The Health Benefits of Aspirin

Dr Nina Byrnes | Posted 04.10.2011 | UK Lifestyle
Dr Nina Byrnes

Over the past number of years there has been an increased focus on the preventive benefits of various medicines. Aspirin is well known to reduce the chance of further heart attack or stroke in those with known cardiovascular disease but should it be taken by those who are otherwise well and what are the real benefits and risks of doing this?