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New guidelines from the American Stroke Association emphasise prevention strategies like regular physical activity, a Mediterranean-style diet, and proactive health screenings to help reduce the risk of a first stroke.

While high cholesterol and smoking are known stroke risks, factors like air pollution, sleep disorders, and oral health also play a role. This article uncovers these hidden stroke triggers and offers lifestyle tips to help you stay protected, from improving sleep hygiene to maintaining dental care.

 Data shows that Malaysians are getting cardiovascular disease (CVD) approximately ten years earlier than the global average. The Malaysian National Heart Association published a position paper recently and found that the relative age of Malaysians with heart disease was lower when compared to other countries.