Americans face health complications such as stroke every day. Stroke, also called “brain attack,” is the third leading cause of death in the United States and kills more women than breast cancer each year. According to the World Health Organization, fifteen million people suffer strokes worldwide every year, of which approximately 700,000 in the United States. Among the people it can be inferred that there is little public awareness about stroke. There are also many myths about stroke and one of them states that stroke is not preventable. It is also said that stroke is not curable, can only affect the elderly and that recovery occurs within a few months of the stroke. While in reality about 80% of strokes are preventable, they require critical emergency treatment, can happen to anyone of any age, and affect the brain. It is also essential to know that your recovery can continue throughout your life. Everyone knows that the heart is a vital organ and we cannot live without it. It is complex and important; so it is essential to know how it works. By knowing your heart and what is good and bad for it, you can significantly reduce your risk of disease. Now, the heart has three layers. The endocardium is the smooth inner lining, the myocardium is the middle layer of the heart muscle and is surrounded by a fluid-filled sac called the pericardium. The heart is divided into four parts; some might call it a room or rooms. These parts are: right atrium, left atrium, right ventricle and left ventricle. The chambers are separated by dividing walls known as a septum, and each has a one-way valve that prevents blood from flowing backwards. These four parts help the heart pump blood throughout the body. The right side... in the center of the card... history of high blood pressure, it would be better to have it checked more than that. High blood pressure can result from too much salt in the diet. It is important to reduce or stop using salt in foods and eat as healthily as possible. Additionally, people may choose to lose weight and exercise regularly to control high blood pressure. Another controllable risk factor is high cholesterol and coronary heart disease. High cholesterol can increase your risk by blocking blood flow and clogging blood vessels, which also increases the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a soft fat in the blood, and having a level below 200 is considered high. Cholesterol is needed by the body to make hormones and vitamin D. High levels, however, could lead to the buildup of plaque on artery walls, which can block arteries and cause a heart or brain attack..