New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- It isn't often that we realise how silently some of the most common habits affect our health in the long-term. Until, of course, something as serious as a stroke or heart disease stikes us with surprise. On World Stroke Day 2025, a neurologist from Fortis Hospital explains that strokes may result from long-term lifestyle choices and habits that increase the risk without immediate signs. Knowing these causes can help prevent strokes and save lives.

Chronic stress, physical inactivity, and smoking increase the risk of strokes, along with other hidden factors that could be affecting us daily.

Many people lead sedentary lives. Jobs often involve long hours on computers, and activities like online shopping and streaming...