Brain & Nervous System Diseases and Conditions

12 Common Myths About Strokes

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Strokes are (sometimes) Preventable

There are certain risk factors that increase an individual’s chances of having a stroke., some of which are controllable. Two of the main ones are healthy poorly and a lack of exercise. Certain medical factors also put people at a higher risk for a stroke such as high blood pressure and problems with circulation. Certain risk factors are uncontrollable such as an individual’s family history.