Mini stroke symptoms: Four signs you’re having a transient ischaemic attack

Mini strokes are also known as a TIA – a transient ischaemic attack. Like strokes, a TIA is caused by a blood clot blocking an artery leading to the brain. The symptoms are the same as those of a stroke, and usually begin suddenly. The difference is the symptoms only last for a few minutes […]

Mini stroke symptoms: Four signs you’re having a transient ischaemic attack

MINI STROKE symptoms are the same as those of a stroke, but they tend to only last for a few minutes or hours. It’s important to be aware of all the signs because a mini stroke could mean you’re at risk of having a full stroke in the near future, which an have fatal consequences.

Stroke: Switching to this amazing diet could help you avoid life-threatening condition

Stroke is the UK’s fourth largest cause of death. One in eight strokes being fatal within the first 30 days and one in four strokes being fatal within a year, according to the Stroke Association. Symptoms that someone is having a stroke appear rapidly and can include sudden trouble seeing or blurred vision, trouble speaking […]

Stroke symptoms: Four ways to prevent the potentially fatal condition

Stroke symptoms usually begin suddenly as a result of oxygen deprivation to brain tissue. The signs can be remembered with the word F.A.S.T. The ‘F’ stands for face – the face may have dropped on one side, the person may not be able to smile, or their mouth or eye may have dropped. The ‘A’ […]

Eggs health: Eating a dozen a week ‘does NOT raise stroke or heart attack risk’

EATING a dozen eggs a week does not raise the risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke, according to a study. Australian researchers found eating up to 12 eggs per week for a year did not increase cardiovascular risk factors in people with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes.

2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke Diesel First Drive Review: An oil-burning peach

In 2014, FCA finally offered a diesel engine in a light-duty truck. The resulting Ram 1500 EcoDiesel was a success, offering V6 fuel economy with V8 capabilities. Other automakers immediately took notice. When the refreshed 2018 Ford F-150 was introduced early in 2017, a Power Stroke diesel variant was announced. Finally, after more than a […]