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While many people think of a stroke as something that affects only much older people, did you know that a stroke can actually happen at any age and that nearly 25% happen to people under 65. In fact, your chances of having a stroke doubles for every decade after age 55. A stroke is caused by an interruption of blood flow to, or a rupture of blood vessels in, the brain. It can impact a number of different aspects of your life, including speech, memory and movement with the severity dependent on the severity of the stroke and the part of the brain that was injured. While some risk factors such as age, gender, ethnicity or family history cannot be controlled, there are a number that can be. By understanding these risk factors, you can take steps to reduce your risk of stroke.
There are a number of Medical Risk Factors that can increase your risk of stroke. However, many of these can also be controlled through treatment. They include:
Of course, how you live your life can also impact your chances of having a stroke. By making healthy changes, you can not only improve your overall health, you can also decrease your risk of stroke. Some of these Lifestyle Risk Factors include:
Need help with reducing lifestyle related risk factors? Don’t hesitate to give us a call. Remember, at Physiomed…Healthier Starts Here.
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