Studies, including those published in the British Medical Journal, have found that eating too much salt can lead to an increase in blood pressure and cholesterol levels, increasing a person’s risk of developing the condition.
There are four main symptoms of a stroke that are best summarised by the acronym, F.A.S.T. or described as Face, Arms, Speech, Time.
Face
In the event of a stroke a person’s face may have dropped on one side.