Kidney disease is often associated with dialysis or transplants, but it also affects memory and concentration, and increases stroke risk.
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A liquid injected into the heart that sets like a gel could one day prevent strokes caused by atrial fibrillation, animal tests suggest.
Stroke can be devastating and life-changing but there are lifestyle changes you can make today to reduce your risk.
Stroke is New Zealand’s third highest cause of death, but few people recognise its symptoms and risk factors, particularly in Pasifika and Māori communities where stroke affects more people.
Men and women have to exercise different amounts to get the same stroke-preventing benefits.
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