Early Childhood Education Myths and Risk Factors for Strokes-isk Factors for Strokes

Each year in the US, over half a million people have a first stroke; however, up to 80% of strokes may be preventable. Cheryl D. Bushnell, M.D., Professor and Vice Chair of Research in the department of neurology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine explains what risk factors increase the chance of having a stroke and what should you do to lessen the chances.