Brewins Stroke Group

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Physical inactivity is one of the top 10 risk factors for #stroke. 30 mins of exercise five times a week can reduce your risk by 20%. Find out more about stroke risks and make your prevention plan today world-stroke.org/world-stroke-d… #GreaterThan #WorldStrokeDay #ActOnNCDs #BeActive

Stress and physical activity are both top 10 risk factors for #stroke Getting active every day is a no-brainer. Take the first step on your stress busting, stroke preventing journey. Sign up to the #GreaterThan Challenge TODAY #worldmentalhealthday challengehound.com/.../b0585330-4…...

In this video, Samantha shares how her stroke impacted both her working life and personal relationships. Watch her story and see how she navigated these changes #StrokeSurvivor #LifeAfterStroke #DifferentStrokes #NotJustTheElderly #YoungStroke

💚 It's #WorldMentalHealthDay 💚 Staying active throughout your day is a great way to support your wellbeing. Whether it's a quick walk during lunch or getting creative with some evening can curls - save these moves for when you need a burst of inspiration to stay active 👇

Tomorrow is #NationalFitnessDay 🙌 We have teamed up with @VirtualVillHall for a day of live sessions to encourage people to add more movement to their daily routines. Join Christine live at 4:30 pm for Kerry Green’s Mobilates as she guides you through a gentle Pilates session.

It's perfectly okay to adjust your activity to match what your body needs 💚 Living with a health condition can be unpredictable, and we understand that. What advice would you give to others who might need to adapt their activities on their not-so-good days?

From September our Cognition Cafe moves to a different day - same place, same times, just changing things & moving it to every 1st & 3rd Friday each month. Friendly, relaxed group offering social connection, conversation & a cuppa, & activities that are positive for brain health

Being active when you live with Parkinson's can be beneficial for both your physical and mental wellbeing. With the start of the #Olympics today we thought we would share some resources on how to get active. Click to find a workout that suits you 👉 prksn.uk/4cS55DR

My Neuro Survey is completely anonymous and secure. If you or your child has a neurological condition, or you care for someone who does, please share your experiences and fill out #MyNeuroSurvey bit.ly/4cN4Dqk

Always love having guests to our group & today we were delighted to welcome the Mayor & Mayoress of Northampton into our Brew Crew😊 Followed up the visit by getting outdoors in the sunshine & having a scavenger hunt. Another great @Brewinsstroke morning, see you all next time 😊

There are lots of ways to get moving outside that are great for getting your blood pumping and lifting your mood 🙌 What's your favourite activity of these? If there's another activity you love that we didn't include, let us know in the comments 👇

Please re-Tweet these 10 ways to keep your brain healthy (image: @BelievePHQ) #health #exercise #sleep #education #diet

Please have a look & sign this petition. A really important campaign to ensure that stroke gets the priority it warrants. Upgrade Ambulance Category for Stroke Patients from 2 to 1 - Sign the Petition! chng.it/Rdbjb7xyss via @UKChange #stroke #strokeawareness #categoryone

Want to see how your experience of strokes can benefit others? Take part in research! See all our studies at buff.ly/2qdLGaf

Academics will soon start new #research about how certain muscle contractions could help people recovering from a #stroke. @Brett_A_Baxter spoke to @NLiveRadio about the project and how people can take part. Listen again: player.autopod.xyz/593314 📻2hrs 3mins.

Patients 🏥 should have access to ways to communicate when they are unable. ARC created this simple image pts can save to their to their device. 📲The 🟥red thumbs down and 🟩green thumbs up can support yes/no accuracy with visual support. #SLP #Aphasia

May is #StrokeAwarenessMonth! ⚡🧠⚡ Know the Signs. Balance: Sudden loss of balance Eyes: Vision loss Face: An uneven smile Arm: One arm is weak Speech: Slurred speech Time: Call 9-1-1 right away #strokesurvivor #strokeawareness

Connect with us and fellow younger stroke survivors at our bi-monthly virtual gatherings held on Zoom. Upcoming Session Dates: Tues 14th May 1.30pm Wed 29th May 1pm buff.ly/3FyOjcQ We look forward to meeting you there! #DifferentStrokes #NotJustTheElderly

Our Sport & Physiotherapy teams are looking for volunteers to take part in new research. If you've had a #stroke or know somebody that has, please read the @NTelegraph article below for more details. @Brett_A_Baxter @RidaWahba @Brewinsstroke northantstelegraph.co.uk/education/new-…