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A neurologist reveals her 7 daily habits that reduce her risk of stroke

Nbcwashington · 🇺🇸 public United States · · 567 words · By Aryelle Siclait; TODAY
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What to know about A neurologist reveals her 7 daily habits that reduce her risk of stroke

Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide, and the fifth across the United States, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

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Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide, and the fifth across the United States, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

Why it matters

It occurs when the brain does not get enough blood flow, usually due to a blocked blood vessel or bleeding in the brain.

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And while it’s most common people older than 65, it can happen at younger ages.

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Claim 1: “while it’s most common people older than 65, it can happen at younger ages.”
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The provided evidence includes Wikipedia entries on the medical condition of stroke and the band 'The Strokes', but none of the provided snippets explicitly confirm the age distribution (most common over 65 but possible in younger people).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strokes are an American rock band formed in New York City in 1998. The band is composed of lead singer and primary songwriter Julian Casablancas, guitarists Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond Jr., ba…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Strokes
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Diff'rent Strokes is an American television sitcom, which originally aired on NBC from November 3, 1978, to May 4, 1985, and on ABC from September 27, 1985, to March 7, 1986. The series stars Gary Col…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diff'rent_Strokes
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A stroke is a medical condition in which blood flow to a part of the brain is reduced or blocked causing cell death. There are two main types of stroke: ischemic, due to lack of blood flow, and hemorr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stroke
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Claim 2: “Other risk factors include smoking, recreational drug use, Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and migraine disorders”
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Multiple sources confirm smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, and recreational drug use as risk factors. One source specifically links migraine disorders to stroke risk.
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web search NEUTRAL — May 12, 2025 · High blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, smoking and recreational drug use increase stroke risk in young people. "Stroke ...
https://www.facebook.com/LLUHealth/posts/strokes-are-becomin…
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web search NEUTRAL — Smoking, raised plasma cholesterol, and male sex are stronger risk factors ... type of migraine and the risk of ischemic stroke in women of childbearing age.
https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/transient-ischemic-atta…
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web search NEUTRAL — Nov 5, 2024 · Several cardiovascular risk factors, such as smoking, BMI, hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia have been linked with migraine.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/25158163241295735
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Claim 3: “Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide”
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The provided evidence for this claim describes what a stroke is and how to treat it, but does not provide global mortality rankings to confirm if it is the second leading cause of death worldwide.
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web search NEUTRAL — Ideally, people who have had stroke are admitted to a "stroke unit", a ward or dedicated area in a hospital staffed by nurses and therapists with experience in stroke treatment.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stroke
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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 13, 2024 · In this video, we'll cover the basics of a stroke. What is it, who it happens to, the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Whether you're looking for answers for yourself or someone you …
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stroke/sympto…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 27, 2025 · What is a stroke? A stroke is a medical emergency that happens when something prevents your brain from getting enough blood flow. A blocked blood vessel or bleeding in your brain can ca…
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/5601-stroke
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Claim 4: “Preventing stroke primarily means preventing the illnesses and conditions that make stroke more likely, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”
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The CDC source explicitly states that many strokes can be prevented through healthy lifestyle changes and controlling health conditions that raise risk.
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web search NEUTRAL — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC twenty four seven. Saving Lives, Protecting People. Stroke.Many strokes can be prevented through healthy lifestyle changes and working with your health …
https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/prevention/index.html
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web search NEUTRAL — Preventing risk factors and stroke occurrences are the most effective method to alleviate the consequences of health and economy of patients. (Clare 2019.) The aim of this thesis to determine the meth…
https://www.theseus.fi/bitstream/handle/10024/508434/THESIS+…
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web search NEUTRAL — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), up to 80% of strokes are preventable through proper management of modifiable risk factors. How to Assess Your Genetic Risk.
https://www.solace.health/articles/are-strokes-hereditary
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Claim 5: “The leading causes of stroke are high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, obesity and diabetes, according to the CDC.”
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CDC sources and other web results confirm that high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and obesity are leading causes/risk factors for stroke.
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web search NEUTRAL — May 15, 2024 · High blood pressure is a leading cause of stroke. ... These health conditions include obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes ...
https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/risk-factors/index.html
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web search NEUTRAL — May 15, 2024 · High blood pressure increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death for Americans. Some medical conditions can ...
https://restoredcdc.org/www.cdc.gov/high-blood-pressure/risk…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 5, 2026 · High blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease increase the chances of a stroke. Reduce your risk by staying active, eating healthy, and ...
https://www.facebook.com/HawaiiDOH/posts/strokes-can-happen-…
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Claim 6: “One in every three adults in the country has at least one of these conditions.”
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The provided Wikipedia results are completely irrelevant (US Constitution, one-hit wonders), providing no data on the prevalence of these health conditions in the US population.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Article One of the Constitution of the United States establishes the legislative branch of the federal government, the United States Congress. Under Article One, Congress is a bicameral legislature co…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A one-hit wonder is a musical artist who is successful with one hit song, but without a comparable subsequent hit. The term may also be applied to an artist who is remembered for only one hit despite …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic consisting of 50 states and a federal c…
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Claim 7: “according to the American Stroke Association, these [long-term impacts] can include paralysis, sensory changes, speech and language problems, struggles with memory and thinking, vision problems, personality changes and more.”
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Claim 8: “Stroke is the fifth [leading cause of death] across the United States”
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One source (Healthy People 2030) states stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the US, while another more recent source (Nov 15, 2025) states it has resurged as the fourth leading cause of death.
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web search NEUTRAL — Oct 24, 2024 ... Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of serious disability for adults. It is also preventable and ...
https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/data-research/facts-stats/index.h…
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web search NEUTRAL — Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of long-term disability. Low-income populations, some racial/ethnic ...
https://odphp.health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/b…
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web search NEUTRAL — Nov 15, 2025 ... Stroke has resurged as the fourth leading cause of death, reversing decades of progress. Although the rise to fourth is due in part to less ...
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12616817/
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Claim 9: “It occurs when the brain does not get enough blood flow, usually due to a blocked blood vessel or bleeding in the brain.”
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Multiple independent sources (India Today, Solace, and a general web search result) confirm that strokes are caused by blocked blood vessels (ischemic) or bleeding in the brain (hemorrhagic).
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web search NEUTRAL — Most strokes occur because a blood vessel is blocked, while a brain haemorrhage happens when a blood vessel ruptures and causes bleeding in or around the brain. Although the symptoms can look very sim…
https://www.indiatoday.in/health/story/brain-haemorrhage-vs-…
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web search NEUTRAL — A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked or interrupted, either by a clot (ischemic stroke) or a ruptured blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke).
https://www.solace.health/articles/stroke-vs-heart-attack-di…
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web search NEUTRAL — Especially in cerebral hemorrhage, blood pressure can rise sharply. Checking blood pressure with a home blood pressure monitor can be helpful. If warning signs appear despite taking hypertension medic…
https://dbr.donga.com/kfocus/view/donga/article_no/1163
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Claim 10: “having a stroke at all increases your risk of another one.”
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Claim 11: “Dr. Carolyn D. Brockington, the director of the Stroke Center at Mount Sinai and Mount Sinai Morningside in New York City”
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The evidence provided consists of general hospital search results (Cedars-Sinai) and a general list of 2018 events; none of the sources mention Dr. Carolyn D. Brockington or her role at Mount Sinai.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of events in the year 2018 in the United States.
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web search NEUTRAL — Cedars-Sinai offers world-class specialty care from expert physicians. We're pioneering research and education while setting new standards for patient care.
https://www.cedars-sinai.org/home.html
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web search NEUTRAL — Looking for expert care? Find the right Cedars-Sinai doctor or provider for your needs. Search by specialty, location, or condition, then explore detailed profiles, reviews, and book an appointment to…
https://www.cedars-sinai.org/find-a-doctor.html
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