In 2016 I suffered a mini-stroke. Since then I have been researching possible ways to reduce the risk of me getting a stroke - either mini or full-blown. Apparently up to 90% of strokes can be prevented with lifestyle changes.

This course is the result of my own research.

I am NOT a doctor. I am NOT medically qualified. I am NOT speaking on behalf of any organisation.

These lectures are simply my thoughts as I try and spread the word about risk factors. I am also trying to raise awareness - which is why sometimes the lectures may seem to contradict. This is to encourage discussion.

I triple stress: these lectures are just my own research. I am NOT giving out medical advice.

But I am trying to encourage people to think about their own risk and to seek medical advice where needed.

What makes this course a success? If it encourages you to reduce your own risk!

What this course covers:

• Fitness/exercise

• Statins

• Diet

• Weightloss

• Sleep

• Intermittent fasting

• Stress

• Further action

The course includes a workbook:

Chapter 1 What causes TIAs?

• What is a TIA?

• Why it is important

• What are the causes of a TIA?

• How is a TIA diagnosed?

• Treatment for a TIA

• Symptoms of a ministroke

• Reducing the risk

• Medication and side effects

Chapter 2 Studies

• Studies

• Residual symptoms of a TIA

• Role of brain imaging in TIA

• TIA and common mimics

Chapter 3 Return to TIAs

• TIA facts

• Symptoms of a stroke

• How a TIA is diagnosed

• Therapy

Chapter 4 Stroke quiz

(A link to a site that has a) stroke quiz

Chapter 5 Comments

Comments about TIAs

Chapter 6 Return to risk factors

Risk factors

Chapter 7 Chameleons, panic attacks and TIAs

• Could the TIA be a panic attack?

• Anxiety or mini stroke

• Panic attack v heart attack

Chapter 8 Food

Foods increasing stroke risk

Chapter 9 Dr Malcolm Kendrick

Very interesting extracts from his blog, about strokes

Chapter 10 Risk calculator

Links and explanations about various stroke risk calculators

In conclusion

PS

A workbook is included