Senator hospitalized after stroke

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, a fifty-three-year-old Democrat representing Connecticut, was hospitalized October thirty-first following a stroke. His chief of staff said she was optimistic he will make a full recovery.

“optimistic he will make a full recovery”

Stroke rates doubled in younger adults

Stroke rates among adults ages twenty to fifty-four have risen sharply in the last thirty years.

CDC confirms rising trend in recent years

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers compared stroke incidence data from twenty eleven to thirteen with twenty twenty to twenty-two.

Risk factors rising among young people

There is no single explanation for the rise, but risk factors for stroke such as high blood pressure and obesity are increasing among young people.

Prevention steps health experts recommend

Health professionals advise people to quit smoking and using drugs recreationally and to eat a balanced diet with colorful fruits and vegetables.

Early detection through regular checkups

Regularly seeing a health care provider can help people identify stroke risk factors early. A visit with a primary care doctor can reveal information about weight, family history of stroke and other health conditions that…

Early intervention makes a difference

Dr. Aaron Shoskes, a University of Utah neurologist, said once risk factor numbers are known, the next step is working with a clinician to manage them. Early intervention makes a big difference in preventing stroke.

“Early intervention makes a big difference”