• Permanent loss of cognitive or other brain functions (dementia)


• Permanent loss of movement or sensation of one or more parts of the body

Stroke is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. Call your local emergency number (such as 911) if someone has symptoms of a stroke. .

Just 15 mins of sunbathing a day can cut heart disease, stroke risk

November 16th, 2009 LONDON - Just 15 minutes of sunbathing a day can boost vitamin D levels, and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke in older adults, say researchers. The study involving people more than 50 years of age who had low levels of the sunshine vitamin had double the risk of heart failure and were 78 per cent more likely to have a stroke.