Each year, 100K Canadians have a stroke

    Monday, 16 June 2025 06:00

    By Tonya Organ

    The risk of having a stroke increases after the age of 60 and can also affect people of all ages.

    Stroke is a leading cause of disability and it’s estimated that over 100 K Canadians will experience a stroke each year. June is Stroke Awareness Month and this week’s edition of the Plain Truth explored the topic of stroke  and the signs to look for. Guest Dr. Michelle Plowman, who is a Canadian research Chair and a Rehabilitation Neuroplasticity and Brain recovery professor at MUN. She says stroke is defined as a sudden onset of neurological deficit. Plowman says most people don’t realize that brain health and heart health are connected by arteries. The risk of having a stroke increases after the age of 60 and can also affect people of all ages. Sara Jane Downton had experienced a stroke at a young age and says it started as a headache. Migraine medication didn’t work for her, and Downtown’s roommate called 911 when  her voice started to slur. She had brain surgery due to the brain clot which was followed by an eight week coma. Downton also had to work on her voice after the coma. Risks also include diabetes, and high blood pressure.  

     

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