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
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