Three types of strokes can affect those of any age

Dear Doctor: I was a huge Luke Perry fan in high school, and like so many others, I was shocked that he had a stroke at just 52 years old. Isn’t that awfully young? How do you know if you’re having a stroke?

Dear Reader: While it’s true that the majority of strokes occur in people 65 and older, they can happen in people of any age. This includes not only young and middle-aged adults, but also child…