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Brave Dublin dad determined to show there is life after getting stroke
Stroke
Derek Cummins,  45, is part of a campaign to urge employers and others not to write-off those who have a disability
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HRT benefits outweigh the negatives when it comes to fighting menopause
Menopause
It may increase the risk of certain illnesses, but the benefits for women having a hard time with the change more than make up for that
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Farts can fight strokes, heart attacks and dementia, scientists claim
Cancer
Hydrogen sulfide is toxic in large doses but in tiny amounts it helps protect cells and fight illness, according to researchers at Exeter University
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Dear Coleen: My husband suffered a stroke and he's taking it out on me
Coleen Nolan
He’s become very short tempered and he often shouts at me. I know he’s frustrated but I don’t know how much longer I can cope
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Snooker legend Willie Thorne feared he was DYING after suffering second devastating stroke
Willie Thorne
Star has endured year from hell after being declared bankrupt, being diagnosed with prostate cancer and now being struck down by brain stem stroke
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Miss Ireland Sacha Livingstone warns of stroke danger after mum's scare
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On Friday night, they were together under much happier circumstances as the 20-year-old blonde beauty was crowned Miss Ireland
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Jimmy Greaves back home three months after suffering a devastating stroke
Jimmy Greaves
The former England football legend starts extensive ­physiotherapy on Monday and experts hope he will eventually be able to walk unaided again
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Fair City star Jim Bartley: 'I'm lucky to be alive after stroke'
Fair City
Star warns public over ignoring signs of deadly condition
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Jimmy Greaves: Appeal launched to raise £30K to help England legend recover from crippling stroke
Jimmy Greaves
Two months after the devastating stroke, the 75-year-old is unable to stand or use his right arm and struggles to communicate
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Jimmy Greaves on stroke: I shouldn't be here - but I want to live until I'm 90
Jimmy Greaves
In his first interview since collapsing at home, the 75-year-old fought back tears as he told the Sunday People he had been offered a second chance at life
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Jimmy Greaves speaking again as he recovers from severe stroke at rest home
Jimmy Greaves
Outlook for the 1966 World Cup winner is much better and he will spend the next six weeks at a rest home before going home, says his manager
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England legend Jimmy Greaves out of intensive care following stroke, family reveal
Jimmy Greaves
The former Three Lions striker, 75, suffered a severe stroke on Sunday but his family say he is now able to sit up in his hospital bed
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Jimmy Greaves sent well wishes from fellow stroke sufferer Leslie Phillips as he faces 'road to recovery'
Jimmy Greaves
The Carry On star, who is a huge Spurs fan, has described the England ace as a "genius" who will "hopefully see off this illness"
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Jimmy Greaves' pal Ian St John prays for the England football legend as he fights for life
Jimmy Greaves
Other footie stars including Gary Lineker and Sir Geoff Hurst also rallied round 75-year-old Jimmy, one of England’s greatest and most charismatic strikers
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Women more likely to die from stroke in Ireland, figures reveal
Stroke
Attacks claimed the lives of 1,174 women from a total of 2,001 fatalities in 2013
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Chinese woman wakes from coma after suffering stroke - but can only speak ENGLISH
Weird News
The 94-year-old, a former English teacher who had not spoken the language for 30 years, has lost the ability to speak or understand her mother tongue
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One in six people here will suffer a stroke, shocking new research reveals
Stroke
People here are worryingly unaware of the symptoms of a stroke – despite it being the second leading cause of death worldwide
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Half of all stroke victims could have recovered better if they were placed on community rehab programmes
Stroke
New research finds 54% of stroke survivors - more than 3,000 people a year - could benefit from early supported discharge schemes
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Lauren Bacall dead: RECAP of updates and reactions after screen great dies aged 89
Celebrity News
The actress, who starred in some of Hollywood's most iconic silver screen movies, reportedly died of a "massive stroke" at her home
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