A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. There are two main types of stroke - ischemic, caused by blockage of a blood vessel, and hemorrhagic, caused by a blood vessel rupture. Risk factors include high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, lack of physical activity, poor diet, family history, older age and more.
A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. There are two main types of stroke - ischemic, caused by blockage of a blood vessel, and hemorrhagic, caused by a blood vessel rupture. Risk factors include high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, lack of physical activity, poor diet, family history, older age and more.
A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. There are two main types of stroke - ischemic, caused by blockage of a blood vessel, and hemorrhagic, caused by a blood vessel rupture. Risk factors include high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, lack of physical activity, poor diet, family history, older age and more.