But What Actually Causes a Stroke?

To understand stroke risk, it's important to look beyond individual beverages.

A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted or when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures.

The two major categories are:

Ischemic stroke

This occurs when a blood vessel supplying the brain becomes blocked, often by a blood clot.

Hemorrhagic stroke

This occurs when a blood vessel ruptures and causes bleeding in or around the brain.

Several factors can increase stroke risk, including:

High blood pressure

Smoking

Diabetes

High cholesterol

Atrial fibrillation

Obesity

Physical inactivity

Certain heart conditions

Excessive alcohol consumption

Older age

Family history and genetics