Traditionally seen as a disease of the elderly, stroke is now affecting a growing number of working-age young adults under 40 years. Experts attribute the cause to poor lifestyle choices, stress, and lack of awareness about early warning signs.

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, leading to brain cell damage. The key warning signs can be remembered through BE FAST-- Balance loss, Eye vision problems, Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to act quickly.