Leafy greens, walnuts, citrus fruits, fatty fish, and low-fat yogurt can reduce stroke risk by improving blood pressure, fighting inflammation, and protecting blood vessels.

Uncontrolled underlying conditions, stopping preventative medication, stress, lack of sleep, and continued smoking increase the risk of recurrence in stroke survivors.

I often experience dizziness and headaches. Are these signs of a transient ischemic attack? Is it dangerous, and how is it treated? (Ha Anh, Hanoi)

Around 97% of stroke patients who underwent minimally invasive surgery (MIS) experienced good motor and communication recovery, according to a study by Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City.

Believing himself to be healthy, a 23-year-old technician was shocked when doctors diagnosed him with a rare type of stroke - cerebral venous thrombosis.

A 20-year-old woman experienced several hand tremors, unable to hold a pen or phone. The episodes lasted 5 minutes and resolved on their own, so she didn't seek medical attention. When her symptoms worsened, she went to the hospital and was diagnosed with a stroke.

Stroke causes dizziness and confusion, sometimes with other warning signs like unusual headaches and nausea.

Recently, while reading the news, I've noticed an increase in strokes, and they seem to be affecting younger people. Who is at risk of having a stroke? (Thanh, 48, Hanoi)

Doctors recommend equipping public spaces with automated external defibrillators (AEDs) as they can save lives during the critical "golden hour" following sudden cardiac arrest.

Taking a cold shower immediately after being in the sun can cause heart attacks, strokes, heat shock, colds, cramps, and bronchial spasms.

Erythritol, a sweetener considered safe and found in many products like protein bars and energy drinks, may increase the risk of stroke.

Building a healthy lifestyle, avoiding stimulants, managing underlying diseases, maintaining a healthy weight, and having regular checkups are simple ways to help young people prevent stroke.

Stroke risk in young people is rising due to underlying medical conditions, unhealthy lifestyles, birth control pills, genetics, race, and socioeconomic factors.

My 52-year-old father had a mild stroke a year ago. After the stroke, he weighed 88 kg and was 1.68 m tall. His doctor recommended weight loss. How can he lose weight safely? (Le Manh, Hanoi)