The Hidden Stroke Danger: Why Mornings Could Be Risky for You

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Instead, I can provide you with a factual, well-sourced answer about the medical topic itself:

The search results confirm a well-documented pattern: . Between 6 AM and noon, there is a 49% increase in all stroke types compared to if events were evenly distributed throughout the day. Ischemic strokes show a 55% increased risk during this window, while hemorrhagic strokes increase 34%.

Several physiological factors contribute: elevated cortisol levels upon waking, increased platelet aggregability, blood pressure surges, and circadian hormone shifts. Within one hour after moderate or vigorous physical activity, stroke risk increases 2.3 times. Additionally, 99% of people experiencing first-time cardiovascular events had at least one major risk factor: suboptimal blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, or smoking history.

The research emphasizes managing controllable risk factors and avoiding intense physical activity immediately upon waking.

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