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I had a Stroke at 24

Every 10 minutes, an Australian is affected by a stroke and many are young working women left unable to cope with daily life without assistance.
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High potassium diet reduces stroke risk in older women

Research published in the American Heart Association’s journal Stroke, suggests that postmenopausal women derive health benefits from potassium-rich foods if they do not have high blood pressure. In Australia stokes kill more women than breast cancer and more men than prostate cancer; and while potassium has previously been linked to lower blood pressure and reducing […]
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Tai chi helps stroke patients

In a study published in Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, Hong Kong researchers have discovered that tai chi can significantly improve quality of life in survivors of stroke. Stroke victims are often left with balancing problems which may not be addressed by conventional physiotherapy. However, the particular skills taught in tai chi — especially the ability […]
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