Day: January 16, 2019

Strokes are the 5th leading cause of death in the United States. Strokes happen when the brain’s oxygen supply is cut off, destroying vital nerve cells. In the U.S., 795,000 people have a stroke every year and about 14,000 of them die. And although there are some uncontrollable risk factors associated with strokes, such as age, gender (men have a higher risk than women), and family history, there are various underlying factors that can be controlled and prevented.

There are two types of strokes. The most common is an ischemic stroke, Continue reading “6 Tips to Prevent Strokes”