Patients as young as 8 reportedly having strokes in Hampton Roads

Patients as young as 8 reportedly having strokes in Hampton Roads

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Strokes in young people are becoming more frequent, and chronic stress may take the bulk of the blame, among other factors. In observance of National Stress Awareness Month, 10 On Your Side is exploring the link between the two. High blood pressure and cholesterol both sound off emotional triggers that can lead to strokes.Those are two major stress factors speeding up the rate at which ages 18 to 44 are experiencing life-th…