Stroke

This is how you will identify a stroke before it is too late

In emergency medicine, one phrase guides stroke treatment: "Time equals brain." Every minute without care kills millions of nerve cells and reduces recovery chances.

Illustration: Arm test for stroke identification
A doctor looks at a brain X-ray

BRAIN.Q launches home-based AI brain recovery service in Israel

A Magen David Adom mobile intensive care unit and paramedic, June 2, 2025; illustrative.

Red traffic light saves stroke victim's life in Rishon Lezion

Former president of Supreme Court Asher Grunis speaks during a conference at the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute on July 2, 2018.

Former Supreme Court president Asher Grunis hospitalized after suffering stroke


Retinal "vascular fingerprint" predicts stroke risk as accurately as traditional methods

A study shows routine eye exams can predict stroke risk using a retinal "vascular fingerprint" of 29 health indicators.

 Retinal 'vascular fingerprint' can predict stroke risk as accurately as traditional methods, research shows. Illustration.

Irregular sleep patterns increase heart attack and stroke risk by 26%, study finds

Sufficient sleep alone is not enough; having regular sleep periods that do not change much day to day is key to mitigating health risks.

 Irregular sleep patterns increase heart attack and stroke risk by 26%, study finds. Illustration.

Up to 80% of strokes are preventable with lifestyle changes, new guidelines suggest

The recommendations emphasize a Mediterranean diet, regular physical activity, and closer monitoring of high-risk groups, including women and transgender individuals.

 Identification and rapid response to stroke

Jewish composer Yigal Calek passes away at 76

The founder of the "London School of Jewish Song" choir was considered groundbreaking in the world of Hasidic music.

 Yigal Calek passed away at 76

Identification and rapid response to stroke

Identification and swift response to stroke: recognizing early signs, acting promptly, and accessing immediate medical treatment can save lives and reduce damage.

 Identification and rapid response to stroke

Viagra may help with preventing dementia, study finds

As the population ages and the prevalence of cognitive impairment increases, such studies are crucial for developing effective treatments that can improve brain health and cognitive function.

 A box of Viagra sits on the shelf of a pharmacy

Plant-based diets act as a natural barrier to dangerous snoring linked to health problems

Snoring and associated health risks can be minimized by adopting a healthier diet.

 A flexitarian diet involves eating more plant-based meals

Parkinson's, heart attacks, and strokes: The high stakes of misdiagnosis

Between 5-10% of medical diagnoses worldwide are incorrect, with severe consequences.


Where does consciousness reside in the brain? Israeli-US study sheds new light

The researchers recorded electrical activity in the brains of epilepsy patients while showing them various images in an attempt to find out where persistent images are stored in the brain

 Examining the inner workings of the brain, where neurodegenerative diseases can occur (Illustrative).

Chabad of Baka gala: One night, so many stories - opinion

From the moment I stepped inside the hall where the dinner was taking place I was met by friendly faces, all eager to talk to me, I even felt overwhelmed.

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