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STOP STROKES



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


  1. High blood pressure 
  2. Heart disease
  3. Smoking
  4. High Cholesterol 
  5. Diabetes 


If you have any of these risk factors, take concrete step to safeguard your brain 

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