New Delhi: On October 29th, this day is being celebrated as World Stroke Day all around the globe. It also creates awareness of health risks and high rates that can actually cause strokes. Basically, a stroke is a situation when the supply of blood to the brain is disrupted, resulting in oxygen starvation and loss of function. It can also cause brain damage.

A clot most often causes it in a blood-supplying artery. Hemorrhage can also cause it. It happens when a blood vessel bursts and blood leaks into the brain.

What are the causes of heat stroke?

1. Intake of lots of alcohol can actually cause your blood pressure and triglyceride levels to rise, which can also lead to atherosclerosis. A plaque build-up in a person’s arteries leads to blood vessel narrowing. You must drink in moderation if possible, and you should not have more than one drink a day if you are a woman and not more than two a day for men.

2. The risks of heat stroke also increase with reduced exercise or activity. It would help if you regularly exercised to stay healthy.

3. Eating tobacco is also one of the major factor in increasing the chances of stroke, the reason is it damages the heart and blood vessels an also it can increase the BP (Blood Pressure).

4. On the other hand, we see that more and more diets that are high in cholesterol, trans fats, salt, and saturated fats can increase stroke chances. By limiting alcohol consumption, quitting smoking and keeping your weight in check. You can really keep the chances of a stroke to a minimum by limiting alcohol consumption.