Preventing Sleep Stroke At Any Age: 5 “Don’ts” Before Bed—And 6 “Do” Before Bed
A sleep stroke, also known as a “wake-up stroke,” is a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel ruptures while a person is asleep. Unlike daytime strokes, the signs are usually not noticed until the individual wakes up in the morning. This delay in recognition…