Study says stroke rates spike during the holidays

Name: Study says stroke rates spike during the holidays
Uploaded: 2025-11-19T20:53:10Z
Description: Samuel Merrit University prof. of occupational therapy, Kate Hayner, says that holiday stress can increase chances of having a stroke. Increases in blood pressure and higher sugar intakes can make prone individuals more susceptible to having a stroke. Hayner shares symptoms to watch for with FOX Local's Tom Haynes.

Samuel Merrit University prof. of occupational therapy, Kate Hayner, says that holiday stress can increase chances of having a stroke. Increases in blood pressure and higher sugar intakes can make prone individuals more susceptible to having a stroke. Hayner shares symptoms to watch for with FOX Local's Tom Haynes.

Posted November 19, 2025 3:53pm EST