PTSD Increases Risk for Stroke in Younger Years

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By Dr. Mercola

Every year in the U.S., approximately 795,000 people have a stroke and 140,000 die as a result, making strokes not only a leading cause of death but also a common cause of serious, long-term disability.

Most often, strokes occur in those over the age of 65, but they can strike younger adults as well. In 2009, 34% of those hospitalized due to a stroke where under 65 years old, serving as a reminder that this condition may occur at any age.1

In fact, the American Heart Association says that 10% to 14% of ischemic strokes occur in people aged just 18 …read more

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