Stroke: OCD could make people 'three times as likely to have an ischemic stroke'

STROKES occur when blood supply to part of the brain gets interrupted. When this happens the brain tissue stops getting oxygen and nutrients and its cells quickly die. Among the major risk factors for strokes are an unhealthy lifestyle and preexisting conditions like heart disease and diabetes. A new study has revealed that having OCD too could increase the risk of stroke.
Source: Daily Express - Health - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news