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Stroke

US singer-actor Donald Glover reveals he had a stroke in 2024

Donald Glover, seen here in Los Angeles on Nov 8, abandoned his concert tour in October 2024.
Donald Glover, seen here in Los Angeles on Nov 8, abandoned his concert tour in October 2024.

Ex-DPM Heng Swee Keat and other stroke survivors pay tribute to caregivers

Former deputy prime minister Heng Swee Keat presenting his wife, Madam Chang Hwee Nee, with a bouquet of red roses at the end of his tribute.
Former deputy prime minister Heng Swee Keat presenting his wife, Madam Chang Hwee Nee, with a bouquet of red roses at the end of his tribute.

Only 2 in 5 in S’pore know to call an ambulance when someone is having a stroke: Study

Generic photograph of an ambulance along the Pan-Island Expressway. 29 September 2022.
Generic photograph of an ambulance along the Pan-Island Expressway. 29 September 2022.

Former Dutch winger Drenthe suffers stroke

FILE PHOTO: Football - Sheffield Wednesday v Wigan Athletic - Sky Bet Football League Championship - Hillsborough - 14/15 - 29/11/14   Royston Drenthe - Sheffield Wednesday    Mandatory Credit: Action Images / John Clifton
FILE PHOTO: Football - Sheffield Wednesday v Wigan Athletic - Sky Bet Football League Championship - Hillsborough - 14/15 - 29/11/14   Royston Drenthe - Sheffield Wednesday    Mandatory Credit: Action Images / John Clifton

Acalculia: The overlooked struggle stroke survivors face with numbers

Acalculia, a neurological condition that impairs the ability to process and understand numbers, can have a devastating effect on a person’s life.
Acalculia, a neurological condition that impairs the ability to process and understand numbers, can have a devastating effect on a person’s life.

94-year-old wheelchair user among those buoyed by Enabling Village’s new inclusive pool

Madam Peggy Tan being supported by Ms Ananthy Murugan, while Ms Deborah Tan holds on to Peggy's legs during an adaptive physical disability class at Little Splashes @ Enabling Village on Oct 2.
Madam Peggy Tan being supported by Ms Ananthy Murugan, while Ms Deborah Tan holds on to Peggy's legs during an adaptive physical disability class at Little Splashes @ Enabling Village on Oct 2.

Road events at world championships to start 30 minutes earlier to beat Tokyo heat

FILE PHOTO: People walk in front of an advertising banner for the upcoming World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25, near the National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, September 6, 2025. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: People walk in front of an advertising banner for the upcoming World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25, near the National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, September 6, 2025. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/File Photo

Specialised gym for stroke patients to be set up as part of $6.59m rehab initiative

Stroke survivor Kelvin Loon at the launch of the four-year Stroke Rehab Ecosystem initiative on Aug 26.
Stroke survivor Kelvin Loon at the launch of the four-year Stroke Rehab Ecosystem initiative on Aug 26.

Snooker-'Rocket' O'Sullivan fires two 147s in Saudi semi-final win

FILE PHOTO: Snooker - World Snooker Championship - The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, Britain - May 2, 2025 England's Ronnie O'Sullivan reacts during his semi final match against China's Zhao Xintong Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Snooker - World Snooker Championship - The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, Britain - May 2, 2025 England's Ronnie O'Sullivan reacts during his semi final match against China's Zhao Xintong Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo

Malaysian singer Dino, 50, says he suffered stroke a day after eating 7 durians

Malaysian singer Dino (left) was visited at his home by Malaysia’s Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching.
Malaysian singer Dino (left) was visited at his home by Malaysia’s Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.