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...
#LeanOnMe challenge #StrokeEurope
We invite you to the #LeanOnMe challenge, to show your support to stroke survivors and their families by posting pictures of stroke survivors held by the hands by family members or friends. Let’s raise awareness about the type of support that all stroke survivors and...
