A stroke is when blood stops flowing to a part of your brain. It can affect things like speech and movement, and take a long time to recover.

A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or "mini stroke" is caused by a temporary disruption in the blood supply to part of the brain.

A stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off.

The best way to help prevent a stroke is to eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and avoid smoking and drinking too much alcohol.