A stroke can be a life-altering, and sometimes life-ending, event.1 And having a stroke isn’t just a concern for older adults. A decade ago, 38% of people who suffered a stroke were younger than 65, and the age for risk continues to get younger thanks to a variety of factors, including diabetes and heart disease becoming more prevalent among younge... See more

A stroke now occurs roughly every five minutes in Canada. Our aging population is one reason for the rise, and more younger people are having strokes. This is linked to increases in risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.