 
 High Blood Pressure
Uncontrolled high blood pressure silently damages blood vessels in your brain and is the leading cause of strokes. Regular monitoring is crucial â especially after age 40.
 
 Sleep Disturbances
Interrupted sleep, snoring, or gasping for air during sleep (a sign of sleep apnea) can reduce oxygen flow to the brain and increase your stroke risk.
 
 Sudden Face Drooping
Look in the mirror or ask someone: does one side of your face look uneven or droopy when you smile? Thatâs a strong sign of nerve weakness related to possible stroke activity.
