Recreational Drugs, Steroids & Birth Control: Expert Explains Why Strokes Are Arriving Earlier

Stroke is increasingly affecting younger adults, raising concerns about lifestyle choices, hidden medical conditions and delayed diagnosis. In this episode, London-based physician Dr. Arup Sen explains why stroke rates are rising among young people and how factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, smoking and sedentary habits contribute to the risk. He also discusses lesser-known causes, including antiphospholipid syndrome, PFO, arterial dissection and migraine with aura. Discover why stroke symptoms are sometimes missed in younger patients and learn key lifestyle changes that can help prevent stroke and protect long-term brain health.