It only takes a few seconds for a stroke. Whether a person will be okay or spend the rest of their life disabled is determined by how fast warning signs can be recognised and addressed. However, most ...

A stroke can strike anyone, anywhere, at any time, but certain individuals are at higher risk. Recognizing the signs and symptoms is crucial for swift intervention and minimizing long-term damage.

The widely used FAST acronym remains the best tool for helping bystanders recognize stroke symptoms, despite efforts to expand it to BE-FAST. A new study showed that adding Balance and Eye changes (BE ...

A 71-year-old man says he feels “fitter than someone in their 20s” thanks to a strict eating plan he follows every day. Nate ...

Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age and at any time. The number of strokes among younger adults under 55 is rising worldwide, and every day in the UK around 240 people experience the traumatic and ...

Stroke is a serious medical condition that occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, resulting in brain damage. It is a global health concern, impacting millions of individuals and families ...

This article presents why World Stroke Day matters in India, explains what a stroke really is, introduces the simple yet powerful acronym “FAST” for spotting warning signs, and offers a fresh ...

In the U.S., 795,000 people suffer a stroke each year. Doctors say time is brain: Patients and their families must act fast if they recognize the symptoms. In that same vein, researchers are on their ...

When it comes to prompting people to call 911 at the first sign of stroke, both F.A.S.T. and BE-FAST stroke warning signs acronyms were equally effective. However, people remembered the key stroke ...

To identify a stroke, remember the FAST acronym: Face, Arms, Speech, Time. This can prove lifesaving and prevent irreversible brain damage in a stroke patient. Below we share ways in which heatwaves ...