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Stroke survivors urged to keep moving

Most stroke survivors are doing little or no physical activity and spend most of their time sitting or lying down, […]

The effects of childhood stroke on motor skills

Stroke is one of the top 10 causes of death in children, yet there is very little research around childhood […]

6 ways men can take better care of their health

Men are less likely than women to see a doctor or other health provider, suggesting they care less about their […]

Regional health divide: Stroke treatment a cruel lottery

Regional and rural communities are bearing the brunt of Australia’s stroke burden, according to an updated Stroke Foundation report released. […]

How old is too old for cholesterol lowering medications?

The benefits of healthy older people taking statins to prevent heart disease and stroke needs to be balanced with the […]

Improving stroke data analysis

Improving the way data from patients with stroke are collected and analysed avoids misleading comparisons of hospital performance, according to […]

Think FAST if stroke strikes this Easter

This Easter the Stroke Foundation is urging Australians to put their health first by being aware of the signs of […]

Vaccination trial against heart disease and stroke

Melburnians are taking part in a world first trial led by Monash University that could see a simple one-off vaccination […]

Global sleep apnoea study released

The largest sleep study ever undertaken has found that the leading therapy for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), Continuous Positive Airway […]

How a nurse’s smart phone could prevent stroke

One in four strokes – Australia’s second largest cause of death and disability – is caused by atrial fibrillation (AF) […]