Stroke
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A stroke is paralysis of the body due to a problem with blood supply to the brain. As the blood supply to the brain depends on a single arterial system, a blockage can result in paralysis of even one whole side of the body. It often occurs during conditions of high blood pressure, smoking, and stress, but can occur for unrelated reasons as well. As with many body ailments, strokes are more common in the elderly.