Brain & Nervous System: Stroke

Stroke is a very serious brain injury and it is caused when the blood supply is cut off to the brain and brain cells die. Luckily, there are a lot of things you can do to prevent stroke, for example, maintain good blood pressure and cholesterol levels, stay active and fit, maintain a healthy body weight and don't smoke. If you have diabetes make sure your sugars are well controlled and if you have atrial fibrillation make sure you are on proper medications. If you would like more information on stroke and stroke prevention please view our complementary videos on stroke and other related conditions.