Strokes

Alongside cancer and heart disease, a stroke is among the top three causes of death in the UK, and it is the most common cause of disability. While anyone can suffer a stroke (including children), 90% of those affected are over the age of 55. Also known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), a stroke occurs when a part of the brain is deprived of its blood supply for more than 24 hours. Of all the organs in your body, the brain is by far the most complex. Its correct functioning, which regulates everything a person does, is dependent on a continuous uninterrupted supply of oxygen and nutr...