Irish Heart Stroke News Archives

Stroke News

People all over Ireland host and share #actFAST events in their community

Communities come together to share the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke

Stroke News | 11th Aug 2023

World Brain Day 2023: Leave No One Behind

The theme for World Brain Day 2023 is Brain Health and…

Nothing is more likely to suddenly change your life completely or end it, as a stroke

Two million brain cells die every minute after a stroke…

High blood pressure campaign launched by the Irish Heart Foundation

The Irish Heart Foundation launches a new high blood…

Inherited high cholesterol - what you need to know

Inerherited high cholesterol also known as familial hypercholesterolaemia is a genetic condition that causes very high levels of cholesterol in your blood

Heart News | 2nd Oct 2019

When stroke strikes unexpectedly

Remembering Sinead Breen who tragically died of a stroke aged just 43

Heart News | 24th Sep 2019

Exercising with a disability post stroke

Stroke News | 11th Sep 2019

Preparing for a Care Planning or Family Meeting post stroke

What is a Care Planning or Family Meeting and how to prepare

Stroke News | 23rd Aug 2019

Ireland ‘failing’ people with neurological disease

Neurological Alliance of Ireland calls for increased investment in neurological care

Stroke News | 22nd Jul 2019

‘Marathon Man’ swims the length of Ireland

Alan Corcoran swims the length of Ireland

Stroke News | 15th Jul 2019

Preventing stroke could also prevent some dementias

Stroke prevention can also lead to the prevention of some dementias

Stroke News | 11th Jul 2019

New HSE tool helps people manage their medicines

New HSE campaign will help people keep track of their medicines and ensure they are taking them safely

Heart News | 9th Jul 2019