Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby

#46 Can we reduce our risk of stroke?

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Aug 7, 2025
Anthony Pearson, a board-certified cardiologist with extensive publication and expertise, joins the discussion to shed light on stroke prevention. He reveals that nearly 800,000 Americans suffer strokes annually, with high blood pressure being the top risk factor. The conversation highlights the differences between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes and the significance of lifestyle changes. They also touch on the nuances of exercise's role in prevention and the importance of recognizing often-overlooked stroke symptoms for timely intervention.
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INSIGHT

High Blood Pressure Drives Stroke Risk

  • Hypertension is the dominant modifiable driver of stroke risk and explains roughly half of population strokes.
  • Individual high blood pressure triples stroke risk, so detection and control are crucial.
ADVICE

Keep Up Regular Exercise

  • Keep exercising even if randomized trial evidence for stroke prevention is limited.
  • Exercise offers many health benefits and remains recommended by both hosts.
INSIGHT

Exercise-Stroke Link Is Largely Observational

  • Observational links between physical activity and lower stroke risk are strong but don't prove causation.
  • Anthony Pearson notes randomized trials haven't confirmed large stroke reductions from exercise alone.
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