Do you know that a stroke can hit you silently?

As we age, many of us become increasingly forgetful; however, this might be due to the occurence of silent strokes, the risk of which increases with age. — 123rf.com

Getting hit by a stroke can be rather dramatic – half your face suddenly droops, the opposite half of your body becomes weak or paralysed, and you can’t seem to speak properly.

There might also be dizziness or confusion, blurring or loss of vision, problems with balance and coordination, difficulty understanding others when they speak, or a sudden severe unexplained headache.