A stroke can feel like your body suddenly hitting the pause button, but not in a good way. When blood flow to part of the brain is cut off, even for a few minutes, brain cells start to panic and shut down. This sudden “short-circuit” can affect everything from how you move and talk to how you breathe or even swallow your food. It’s like your brain’s control centre is trying to reboot, but some systems take longer than others to restart. Understanding how a stroke impacts different parts of your body not only helps you recognise the warning signs early but also makes recovery smoother, smarter, and a little less scary. A stroke happens when blood carrying oxygen cannot reach a part of the brain. The two main types of stroke are: Ischaemic stroke: Caused by a blockage in an artery t

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