Inside Knowledge

Show Notes – Bill Monroe The stroke helped him develop a focus on both his recovery but also what he wants to do with his life.   Changes can occur in people's personality and emotional affect due to physiological changes.  Some people struggle with these changes.  We are all running out of time.  We don't know how much time is left but if we have stuff that we want to get done we've gotta get it done. He had a lot of support from friends and family.  Also got a lot of support from friends via social media.  Also provided entertainment and information.  People shared their own stories about having strokes.  Bill's stroke was most likely caused by extended high blood pressure.  Increasing numbers of strokes among young people. 80% of strokes are preventable. Major contributors to stroke – high blood pressures, diabetes, smoking, sleep apnoea.  Preventatives – eat better; consume less salt, eat more fruits and vegetables, get exercise, stop smoking, drinkin