A stroke is a sudden interruption in the blood supply of the brain. 1 in 6 people will have a stroke in their lifetime. Stroke can happen at any age, three-quarters of all strokes occur in people over the age of 65 years.

Here are the warning signs of stroke (BEFAST):

• Balance – Loss of balance, headache or dizziness.
• Eyes – Blurred vision
• Face – One side of the face is drooping
• Arms – Arm or leg weakness
• Speech – Speech difficulty
• Time – Time to call for ambulance immediately.

Prevention is better than cure and here are a few ways in which you can prevent stroke :

• Keep your blood pressure low
• Lower your cholesterol
• Eat healthy food
• Exercise regularly
• Treat sleep apnea
• Manage your diabetes
• Drink in moderation
• Stop smoking
• Avoid stress
• Maintain an healthy weight

Reference : https://www.franciscanhealth.org/news-and-events/news/ask-experts-what-massive-stroke