On a hot day in Nashville, writer Sekou Writes had a hemorrhagic stroke. Research shows strokes are rising in young adults and middle-aged individuals, due to lifestyle factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, and obesity. Sedentary lifestyle during the pandemic may have also contributed to this increase. Writes, who had been on a charity running streak, is working on his recovery and completed the New York City Marathon months after the stroke. Lifestyle modification, healthy diet, physical activity, and regular screenings are essential in preventing strokes. Writes’ message is to focus on making oneself better every day, even with small changes.
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Stroke Risk in Young and Middle-Aged Adults
