The risk of suffering a stroke increases significantly in the absence of a healthy lifestyle. Older age or existing medical conditions are also risk factors. 

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or significantly reduced. It can happen if a blood clot (or a certain substance) blocks one of the arteries that supply blood to the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Therefore, the nerve cells in a certain part of the brain do not receive enough oxygen for optimal functioning!  

How does it manifest itself? 

Difficulty speaking or confusion, problems understanding language, numbness on one side of the face, arm or leg, sudden vision loss, complex migraines, difficulty maintaining balance or coordination, and dizziness are some of the symptoms. These manifestations appear suddenly and tend to develop over hours. A stroke is a medical emergency because it can be life-threatening!

Risk factors for stroke

Stroke prevention is very important and involves taking steps to reduce the risk of developing this condition, both for people who have not had a stroke and for stroke survivors.

According to psychotherapists, after the age of 45, the risk of a stroke doubles every ten years, so if you have passed this stage in your life, it is necessary to go to the doctor periodically for routine check-ups! Likewise, if you had a low birth weight or if you have a family history of stroke. 

Find out that lack of physical activity increases the risk of stroke by 35-30%. Still, also a high level of total cholesterol in the blood, which exceeds the normal values, so do more exercise and avoid unhealthy fats!

A risk factor for stroke is high blood pressure, just as obesity and fat distribution (a BMI greater than 25) favour this dangerous condition. Therefore, if these problems exist, manage them through treatment and healthy eating! 

According to the health specialist, diabetes increases the risk of stroke four times and atrial fibrillation (heart rhythm disorders) 5 times, so regular visits to the doctor are essential in these situations!

Smoking (regardless of the amount), drinking alcohol, and illegal substances are risk factors for stroke, so avoid them completely!