12/07/2026
A Stroke can happen at any age.
Recent reports have drawn attention to an increase in stroke among younger adults. Although the statistics should be interpreted carefully, the message is still important: anyone experiencing sudden stroke symptoms requires urgent medical attention, regardless of age.
Common risk factors include high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity and physical inactivity. Other factors, including certain heart conditions, blood-clotting disorders, migraine with aura, hormonal contraceptives and stimulant use, may also increase risk in some people.
Remember BE FAST:
B – Balance problems
E – Eyesight changes
F – Facial drooping
A – Arm weakness
S – Speech difficulty
T – Time to seek emergency help
Do not delay care because someone appears “too young” to have a stroke. Early recognition and treatment can reduce disability and save lives.
Read the article below, and remember that prevention begins with knowing your blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and personal risk factors.
Dr. Mohammad Anadani shared some intriguing theories on what’s behind the alarming trend of healthy 20-somethings having strokes.