pressure, irregular heart rhythms, and diabetes become more common. Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the chance of stroke roughly doubles with every decade after age 55. The truth is, many people over 60 live with one or more of these factors and still feel fine day to day. What changes everything is when a clot or bleed interrupts blood flow to the brain — and that’s when quick recognition matters most.
High blood pressure stands out as the leading controllable contributor. Readings that stay elevated
