An apple a day…protects your hair

Eating a healthy diet containing a good variety of fresh fruit and vegetables is not only good for our bodies internally, our better health will be reflected in our skin, teeth, nails and hair. 
We have all heard that phrase ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ but scientists now think that apples may be [...]

Side effects of a stroke

Bear in mind that a stroke causes damage to the brain so side effects are extremely diverse and can include any of the following list (and probably more). If you know a stroke survivor, please try to be very patient and understanding with them – they are recovering from a brain injury and the brain [...]

For those affected by a stroke

There are two types of stroke: ischemic (accounting for about 88% of all strokes) which is caused by a clot blocking an artery, and haemorrhagic or bleeding stroke (rarer and more commonly affecting women).
At the end of April 2003 I suffered a haemorrhagic stroke whilst out shopping with my daughters.
Having a stroke can be [...]

Recovery Chart

22nd April 2003 and the following few days:
I suffered my stroke. After the first few days the longer term effects were clear. I couldn’t stand up, had difficulty in eating, my speech was effected, I had lost muscle control in the right side of my body, my right arm and hand were paralysed, I was [...]