  What triggers a stroke? Anger or emotional upset was common in the hour before the onset of symptoms, new research has found. Anyone can have a stroke at any age, even children. It happens when blood flow to the brain is suddenly interrupted.
It's not possible to completely avoid episodes of anger, so the focus should be on reducing the stress on your body when they do happen. Take a few deep breaths, focusing on the exhale to regroup. Go for a walk to put some space between yourself and the emotionally charged moment. Meditation, mindfulness and regular exercise are all strategies for longer-term management of anger and upset, experts say. Follow the link to find out the other common stroke trigger that raises the risk of the emergency by 60% within an hour.
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