A stroke is a condition where a blood clot or ruptured artery or vein interrupts blood flow to an area of the brain.

A stroke is a condition where a blood clot or ruptured artery or vein interrupts blood flow to an area of the brain.

Main part - The warning signals include:

• Sudden confusion, trouble in speaking or understanding
• Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, on one side of the body
• Sudden severe headache with no known cause
• Sudden trouble in walking – loss of balance or co-ordination and also dizziness
• Sudden trouble in seeing in one or both eyes

Anyone can suffer from stroke, but most of the factors could be controlled with proper nutrition, physical activity or with medicines. The risk factors include:

• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• High blood fat
• High homocysteine
• Diabetes
• Overweight and obesity
• Cardiovascular diseases
• Oral contraceptives
• Hormone therapy
• A family history of stroke
• Excess alcohol
• Abuse of drugs like cocaine, amphetamine etc.
• Smoking cigarettes

We can do a lot with the right food and a good lifestyle.