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According to the American Stroke Association (www.strokeassociation.org), “a stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood (and oxygen) it needs, so it starts to die.” The number-three cause of death in the United States, stroke is considered a “preventable disease” in that regular exercise and a healthy diet can limit a person’s potential to develop the condition.