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Posh salt just as bad for your as ordinary salt
Thursday, 1 December 2011, 4:20 pm | Stroke Foundation
Consumers who choose ‘gourmet’ salt should beware claims that it is healthier than ordinary table salt, according to information recently issued by the UK’s Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH). According to a survey by the UK consumer ... More >>
Run for stroke on Saturday 29 October– World Stroke Day 2011
Thursday, 27 October 2011, 4:34 pm | Stroke Foundation
While one man continues his 2,900km run the length of New Zealand to raise awareness and funds for stroke, the rest of the country is being urged to join him by donning their trainers and running whatever distance they can on World Stroke Day Saturday ... More >>
NZers blood pressure still too high says Stroke Foundation
Tuesday, 6 September 2011, 1:59 pm | Stroke Foundation
Almost half of New Zealanders tested on Blood Pressure Awareness Day showed high blood pressure readings, revealed the Stroke Foundation today. The figures show there has been no improvement in blood pressure health since the last awareness day in ... More >>
Report recommends specialised stroke services
Monday, 20 December 2010, 1:05 pm | Stroke Foundation
A major new report on the management of stroke says all District Health Boards (DHBs) should provide organised stroke services. More >>
New Zealanders cannot recognise stroke symptoms
Monday, 13 September 2010, 9:33 am | Stroke Foundation
New Zealanders’ inability to recognise the symptoms of a stroke is costing lives and lifestyles, says the Stroke Foundation. More >>
'Stroke Park' at Britomart sends serious message
Monday, 6 September 2010, 12:23 pm | Stroke Foundation
'Stroke Park' at Britomart sends serious message Stroke Foundation, 6 September 2010 People passing through Britomart this week will get a very real reminder of the impacts of a stroke. More >>
Kiwis Urged To Call 111 If Having Stroke Symptoms
Sunday, 5 September 2010, 11:10 am | Stroke Foundation
Nigel Ingham believes calling 111 when he had stroke symptoms would have saved him months of intense rehabilitation. He is supporting the Stroke Awareness Week message for people to go to hospital straight away if they have symptoms of stroke. More >>
National Stroke Services Audit useful to Wairarapa
Wednesday, 16 June 2010, 9:38 am | Stroke Foundation
A recently released national audit has found New Zealanders do not have sufficient access to organised hospital stroke services. The audit also found some positives, including a better approach to the assessment of mini-strokes (TIA’s, or transient ... More >>
Audit of stroke services suggests improvements
Friday, 4 June 2010, 1:26 pm | Stroke Foundation
An audit has found New Zealanders do not have sufficient access to organised hospital stroke services. The audit also found some positives, including a better approach to the assessment of mini-strokes here, than in Australia. More >>
Healthy weight lowers risk of stroke
Monday, 17 May 2010, 9:41 am | Stroke Foundation
The Stroke Foundation is using today, World Hypertension Day (17 May), as a prompt to Kiwis that being overweight increases the risk of high blood pressure, which leads to a higher risk of stroke. More >>
Call for Government to set limits for salt
Friday, 23 April 2010, 2:51 pm | Stroke Foundation
The New Zealand Stroke Foundation is calling on the Government to set mandatory sodium levels in processed foods. The call comes after a US Institute of Medicine report found the current levels of sodium in the American food supply—added by food manufacturers, ... More >>
Swimming legend warns of stroke symptoms
Friday, 9 April 2010, 11:08 am | Stroke Foundation
It was a Saturday morning in February 2001, when Rebecca Perrott realised something was wrong. The Commonwealth Games gold medallist swimmer was having breakfast when her face and right arm went numb, and she had trouble speaking clearly. More >>
Auckland blood pressures of concern
Wednesday, 11 November 2009, 10:50 am | Stroke Foundation
The Stroke Foundation is concerned that over a third of Aucklanders who had a recent blood pressure check showed raised blood pressure levels – far more than was expected. More >>
A Kiwi Suffers A Stroke Every Hour
Friday, 6 November 2009, 1:22 pm | Stroke Foundation
Top New Zealand researchers are due to present findings from three of the most comprehensive studies into stroke prevention and rehabilitation in Auckland next week, as they refine strategies to address the country’s concerning rise in stroke rates and ... More >>
Many stroke deaths preventable
Thursday, 29 October 2009, 11:30 am | Stroke Foundation
Stroke is the second largest cause of death in the developed world, as it is in New Zealand. On World Stroke Day (29 October) the NZ Stroke Foundation is calling on New Zealanders to attend to their risk of stroke. “The simple fact is that the ... More >>
Stroke Foundation shocked at blood pressure facts
Wednesday, 7 October 2009, 10:18 am | Stroke Foundation
The Stroke Foundation says it is shocked to find that nearly half of those who took advantage of recent free blood pressure checks had raised blood pressure, and is warning that far greater numbers of New Zealanders may have high blood pressure than ... More >>
Get your blood pressure tested this Saturday
Thursday, 10 September 2009, 1:10 pm | Stroke Foundation
Stroke survivor Toni Watson is urging Kiwis to take advantage of free blood pressure checks being offered this Saturday as part of Stroke Awareness Week. The Stroke Foundation, St John and Lions are offering free blood pressure checks at a number of supermarkets ... More >>
Life after stroke a great life – David Fane
Monday, 7 September 2009, 10:05 am | Stroke Foundation
David Fane was 32 when he had a stroke. That was 10 years ago, and Dave – one of New Zealand’s best loved actors seen in hit shows including bro'Town and Outrageous Fortune – has a message of support and encouragement for others. More >>
Checking you blood pressure could save lives
Monday, 7 September 2009, 9:59 am | Stroke Foundation
The Stroke Foundation is urging New Zealanders to use Stroke Awareness Week as a prompt to have their blood pressure checked. Down with Blood Pressure is the theme of Stroke Awareness Week, which runs from 7 to 13 September. The campaign is being ... More >>
Proceeds of art auction go to rehabilitation
Friday, 28 August 2009, 3:30 pm | Stroke Foundation
The Stroke Foundation says the proceeds from TVNZ 7's New Artland art auction last night will go towards funding stroke rehabilitation, with a focus on art therapy. More >>
