Prevent Stroke Start in Your Forties | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Experts are urging everyone over forty to get screened for heart disease risk, as many late-life conditions like stroke, dementia, and organ failure often stem from undiagnosed or poorly managed high blood pressure. Stroke specialists and geriatricians are pushing for earlier detection and proactive intervention, arguing that up to three-quarters of strokes could be prevented with better cardiovascular care. Nurses emphasize that warning signs like mini-strokes shouldn’t be ignored, and lifestyle changes—diet, exercise, quitting smoking—can often control blood pressure without medication. A…