The victims range from mothers to grandfathers to cousins. The attacks have far-reaching effects because they directly disable part of the brain either from a blood vessel bursting or from a blood clot. This means that oxygen is being cut off or that blood is unable to circulate to a particular zone of the body. That is far from the truth. Reality shows that nearly a third of all strokes occur in people under the age of 65.
Experts note that strokes are one of the most preventable of all life-threatening health problems.
It is imperative to target risk factors, adjust daily habits that may be increasing your chances for a stroke and be informed of the warning signs. Reducing high blood pressure is the single most important way of preventing a stroke. Instead, what should be done to lower one's blood pressure level is to develop a low fat, low sodium diet and implement a daily exercise regimen. It is important too to consult a doctor to manage the problem. Other controllable risk factors include high cholesterol and heart disease.