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Burden of Stroke Report launched in EU Parliament
The Burden of Stroke in Europe research shows shocking disparities between and within countries along the entire stroke care pathway, with post-stroke support being neglected by all countries. Brussels, May 11th 2017: Stroke Alliance for Europe is launching today a...

Check yourself-don’t wreck yourself #StrokeEurope
It is very important to check yourself, with or without a stroke in your medical history. “I suffered a cerebral venous thrombosis in 2011 (I was 34 years old)…I was a journalist, editor of a weekly magazine…I did not have the time nor patience to practice sport…In...

1st EU Stroke Summit and launch of the Burden of Stroke in Europe Report
The Stroke Alliance for Europe (SAFE) is happy to announce the 1st EU Stroke Summit and launch of the Burden of Stroke in Europe Report. The event will take place on 11th May 2017 at the European Parliament in Brussels. The Burden of Stroke Report will be officially...

Consumers warned about accuracy of heart rate apps
Sophia Antipolis, 3 May 2017- Consumers are being warned about the accuracy of heart rate apps after a study found huge variability between commercially available apps, even those using the same technology. The research is published today in the European Journal of...

Sugary drinks might damage your brain, new research suggests
Excess sugar, especially the fructose in sugary drinks, might damage your brain, new research suggests. Researchers found that people who drink sugary beverages frequently are more likely to have poorer memory, smaller overall brain volume, and a significantly smaller...