stroke

This month is stroke awareness month. We’ve seen the info graphics that tell the signs of stroke, and those are important, but I want to talk about stroke prevention. Strokes are commonly caused by atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. Typically a stroke is an ischemic stroke, caused by a blood clot in the brain. You think of atherosclerosis and heart disease, and you should think of it with stroke too. Prevention of atherosclerosis is key, but you can also combat this disease with physical activity. Studies show how exercise increases elasticity of the blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and helps lower cholesterol. Exercise isRead More →