ACTING QUICKLY CAN HELP REDUCE DAMAGE AND IMPROVE RECOVERY by MELISSA FOX It can start with weakness in your arm, or maybe you’ll find it difficult to talk all of a sudden. Could you be…
SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE CHOICES CAN HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF STROKE by TIM SMITH Crash diets may help you lose weight quickly, but they’re not the answer when it comes to stroke prevention. Eating healthily, of…
by MARK SELLEY – Bermuda Stroke & Family Support Association Chairman and co-founder Scientists will tell you that a stroke is damage to the brain from interrupted blood supply. It’s a medical emergency also known…
by ANNABEL COOPER For those who have suffered a stroke, life is unlikely to ever be the same again. Mark Selley and Sherlene Simmons bravely share their stories of survival, struggle, determination and strength to show…
by VEJAY STEEDE A stroke is a life changing event. An event that, if you’re fortunate enough to recover from, you will always carry with you. For many, a stroke is fatal, indeed it is the…
BY ERIN SILVER Volunteering is a great way to contribute to the community and get invaluable life experience. And if you’re applying for scholarships, volunteering can give you an extra leg up. “Scholarship committees look…