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29 October 2020

What does it mean to dream about a stroke?

Dream Meaning: Stroke.

Relationships on Female First

29 October 2019

Seven ways to support a partner who has had a stroke

Try not to do everything for them...

Agony Aunts on Female First

Am I overweight for my height?

Hi Lucy, I am 5 foot 1 inch. I weigh about 101 pounds. Am I overweight?

Do you know how you can prevent a stroke?

29 October 2014

Fifth of women will have a stroke in their lifetime

Wednesday October 29 is World Stroke Day, and the campaign this year focuses on women's health - did you know...

Paul O'Grady is supporting the campaign

Comedians unite for Action on Stroke month

Tim Vine, Paul O’Grady, Mel Giedroyc and others tell their favourite jokes to raise awareness of the Stroke...

Diet drinks could not be a healthier option

Drinking diet drinks can increase risk of a stroke

New research shows that drinking diet drinks can increase the risk of heart disease and a stroke

Reduce your stroke risk with a few simple changes

1 November 2013

Reduce your stroke risk

As the figures for stroke amongst the younger generation grows, we have some simple steps you can follow to...

Could GPs be overlooking things because of the way we dress?

4 September 2013

Well dressed women could be disguising illnesses

New research shows that GPs may be overlooking illnesses in women because they dress well

Can eating these help reduce your risk of stroke?

25 October 2012

Prevent strokes with tomatoes

A diet rich in tomatoes may reduce the risk of having a stroke, according to new research.

Health on Female First

17 September 2012

Men: 1 in 3 too fat to see their own penis

A third of UK men are too fat to see their own penis,

Sex on Female First

4 September 2012

Risks of the pill

The Pill is one of the most popular forms of contraception, with 100 million women taking it worldwide, but are...

Small amounts can help your heart

Eat dark chocolate to protect the heart

Eating dark chocolate each day could be beneficial for people who are at risk of heart attacks and strokes,...

Ask the experts

Heart health: Spotlight on

Log on to the live web TV show where we discuss how to manage high cholesterol and high blood pressure to keep...

One in six will suffer a stroke

31 October 2011

One in six will suffer a stroke

The number of stroke cases are set to soar, with one in six of us suffering attacks in our lives.

Five tips to lower your risk of stroke

Five tips to lower your risk of stroke

It is estimated that 40% of the 150,000 strokes suffered by people in the UK each year could be prevented.