KOMPAS.com – Stroke is a serious condition that occurs when the blood supply to various parts of the brain is interrupted.
This can make brain tissue deprived of nutrients and oxygen.
In developed countries like America, stroke is also the number one cause of disability.
The good news, 80% stroke can be prevented by avoiding unhealthy habits.
There are many bad habits that put us at high risk of having a stroke.
From an unhealthy diet to a passive lifestyle, there are various factors that make you susceptible to stroke.
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Symptoms of blood clots in the brain are not only headaches. Patients can also experience visual disturbances to body coordination.
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Here are some habits that can trigger a stroke:
1. Smoking
Smoking is a habit that is harmful and very dangerous.
In addition to triggering a stroke, smoking also has an impact on your heart health and respiratory function.
Experts at Johns Hopkins Medicine say that smoking almost doubles your risk of an ischemic stroke.
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