Recent research published in The Lancet showed working 55 hours or more per week is linked to a 33% greater risk of stroke compared with working a standard 35 to 40 hour week. It is the largest study in this field so far involving over 600000 individuals.
March resident Aimee Cook will be taking the plunge from 13,000 feet on Wednesday 26 August, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
Local hairdresser Aimee, 26, is taking part in the charity skydive at Wimblington skydive centre, in memory of her Nan Joan, who passed away in 2013. The impact of stroke both on Joan and her family inspired Aimee to raise funds for the Stroke Association
A Southend-on-Sea dad will take on the Morrisons Great North Run on Sunday 13 September 2015, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
Robert West, 35 from Shoeburyness, was inspired to take part in the half marathon after his father-in-law, Frank Jones, had a stroke in 2006 which badly affected the right side of his body and his speech.
Robert, a fraud investigator, said: “Frank was
A local Worcester Park resident who was left completely paralysed down one side after a stroke, is today payingtribute to the Stroke Association in Sutton for helping him to make a dramatic recovery.
Retired Civil Engineer David MacCallum (60) had a devastating stroke last year whilst on holiday in Spain. David, who was staying with friends at the time, was badly injured after falling down a se
A Preston student will take on the Morrisons Great North Run on Sunday 13 September 2015, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
A Rossendale stroke survivor is preparing to tackle the Kendal Triathlon Sprint on 27 September to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association, just one year after having a stroke.
Jon Barrick, Chief Executive of the Stroke Association, said:
"We are deeply saddened to hear that Cilla Black died following a stroke. She is one of the hundreds of thousands of people affected by stroke every year.
“It happens out of the blue, often with no warning signs and is more common than people think. While the majority of people will survive, they have to live with its long-term ef
Alex Husband, 44, from Leigh, is embarking on a 2,600 mile long road motorcycle challenge around the UK mainland on Saturday 12 September. He'll be raising vital funds for the Stroke Association after his mother-in-law had a devastating stroke three years ago.
Bridget Birgin, Director of UK Life After Stroke Services at the Stroke Association said “There are too many powerful myths about stroke; that it only affects older people or that people can’t recover. These myths stop people from taking action to prevent stroke and supporting stroke survivors to make the best recovery they can.
“Advances in medical research have helped to halve the numbers of
The Stroke Association is appealing to runners in the Wirral to help conquer stroke, by joining the charity’s team at the Wirral Half Marathon, or 10k, on Sunday 13 September.
Brave fundraisers are being encouraged to sign up for the Stroke Association’s latest adrenaline filled event, the Titan Crane Abseil on Saturday 29 August 2015.
Mum of two, Samantha Barrett, 45, from Bishops Stortford, is supporting the Stroke Association’s East of England Hidden Project, after having a serious stroke just two years ago.
Samantha had her stroke just before Christmas in 2013. Samantha said: “I woke in the middle of the night feeling very dizzy. I staggered to the toilet, holding myself up as I tried to walk. I went back to bed but even
Louise Bonfield, 26, from Waltham Cross, is supporting the Stroke Association’s East of England Hidden Project, after having a devastating stroke at the age of 19, whilst 37 weeks pregnant with her daughter Chloe.
Louise was staying at her parents’ house after suffering from an extremely painful headache. Louise then begun to feel a strange sensation through her arm, and her leg started to move
Jonathan Lovett, 44, from Basildon, is supporting the Stroke Association’s East of England Hidden Project, after having a devastating stroke last year at the age of 43.
Jonathan, a Technical Author, was out cycling with his brother when he suddenly lost his vision.
Jonathan explains: “I’ve always loved cycling and at the time, I was training for a London to Southend cycle with my brother Si
Mum of one, Anna Higgs, 35, from Harlow, is supporting the Stroke Association’s East of England Hidden Project, after having a devastating stroke at the age of 24, one month after giving birth to her son Henry.
Anna was celebrating Christmas with family and friends when she had her stroke. Anna explains: "Christmas day we were all round partying at my dad’s house and all of a sudden I just came
The Stroke Association’s Child Stroke Project is celebrating its second anniversary, providing vital support to child stroke survivors and their families across the UK.
Childhood stroke affects around five out of every 100,000 children a year in the UK. The Child Stroke Project offers information, advice, and support for children, young people and families affected by stroke in childhood.
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Seani Armitage, 23 from Stanley, is calling on local people to take part in The Big Get Together #ForFiona, a creative fundraising event she has organised in memory of her mother.
Jon Barrick, announced today that he will be stepping down as CEO and leaving the Stroke Association on 31st May 2016
A Corby support group is appealing for volunteers, to enable them to continue to support stroke survivors on their road to recovery.
A devoted dad from Sandy will be taking the plunge from approximately 12,000 feet, to raise money for the Stroke Association after his son had a devastating stroke.
David Watson was just 30 years old, and at home with his partner and 9 year old daughter, when he woke up collapsed by his bed unable to move.
David’s dad Alan Watson (63) said: “David’s stroke came completely out of the blue for
