A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted, preventing oxygen from reaching brain cells. When this occurs, those cells begin to die, potentially affecting movement, speech, memory, and even personality.
According to the Stroke Association, the severity of a stroke depends on how quickly treatment is received and which part of the brain is affected.
While age is a known risk factor, strokes are not limited to older adults. Increasingly, younger people are also being affected — often due to lifestyle choices and underlying health conditions.
