Trying to prevent a stroke is difficult when dangers are present in daily life. For instance, the integration of a substance like caffeine in society is prominent, whether it is a part of the regular work routine or part of social gatherings. Despite its regular uses, caffeine is known as a substance that stimulates the…

The purpose of the research in this field is to determine the link between alcohol consumption and the likelihood of a stroke. As seen in previous peer-reviewed research, there is a significant link between alcohol consumption and stroke occurrence [1] However, while alcohol consumption is directly linked to ischemic strokes in men and women, this…

We’ve all been on TikTok and at least once, have seen that woman eating insane Keto based meals. For those of you who don’t know who I’m referring to, meet Janelle Rohner. Her lunches and snacks have ranged from bell-pepper sandwiches to meats and cheeses. They’re often ridiculed by how insane they look but you’d…

Despite being in the 21st century with advancements in technology and politics, disparities continue to exist especially between minority and non-minority groups. Unfortunately, as a result, sometimes these disparities also exist in the medical field. As a result, this can affect the health, wellbeing, and lives of certain groups. In addition, people from lower socioeconomic…

Wouldn’t it be ever so useful if we could predict the onset of a debilitating or fatal cardiovascular disease? If this were the case, we could work to prevent them. While we cannot predict future events with absolute certainty, the advent of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk scores (like the Framingham Risk Score) helps us assess…

With over 80 million individuals affected by stroke worldwide, many believe that gender differences play a role in the experience of stroke and the probability of suffering from its debilitating effects. Scholars took charge in unveiling such claims and discovered shocking results! To begin with, stroke is one of the leading causes of chronic disability…

What can you do if you suspect that someone is having a stroke? Heart stroke can be a life-threatening condition, so the time that elapses from the onset of symptoms and diagnosis to treatment is extremely important [1,2]. A patient suspected of having a stroke should be moved to a hospital with a stroke unit…

When you hear the word stroke, you may think of tennis, swimming or maybe even golf. One thing all these strokes have in common in their respective sport is the act of “striking,” a fast and forcible movement. Now while sports are enjoyable, let’s move on to the kind of stroke that I am referring…

Picture this. You finally decide to make a trip to the grocery store after hours of watching Netflix in bed. Walking around, you reach your favourite aisle – the candy and chips aisle. You grab some potato chips here, chocolate bars there, and wait, you can’t forget the gummy worms! But, what about dinner? Luckily…

In January of 2020 my father, Jatinder Parkash, suffered from a hemorrhagic stroke alone, in the back of a van as he awaited assistance from a car towing service. Due to the length of his comatose state and the severity of his stroke, he was unable to recover completely. His speech, motility and cognition were…