80% of the strokes that occur can be prevented with a change in life style. The same conditions that can cause a heart attack can also cause a stroke and is the leading cause of adult disability and the third leading cause of death. Approximately 700,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year, and of these, about 150,000 will die. Age is a risk factor, and although 9 out of 10 strokes occur in people over 55, stroke is not inevitable. There is a great deal that can be done to prevent stroke and with prompt medical attention, reduce the damage that stroke can incur. This podcast covers several topics on how you can naturally avoid a stroke and or heart attack.