Stroke, the destruction of brain cells that occurs when blood to the brain is cut off, can kill you ( it is the fifth leading cause of death in the US). If it doesn't kill you, it may leave you physically and /or mentally impaired permanently. Stroke can be caused by blood clots or harding of arteries ( atherosclerosis), although occasionally it is the result of trauma Your chance of a stroke increases dramatically after you hit fifty-five and continues increasing as you age. Current research from a log-term study greater risk for developing Alzheimer's
Risk factors for stroke include
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Smoking
- High Cholesterol
- Diabetes
If you have any of these risk factors, take concrete step to safeguard your brain
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