Title: Drinking Iced Mung Bean Soup and Its Connection with Stroke 1. Introduction: Drinking cold beverages alone does not directly cause strokes. However, a man named Mr. Zheng experienced a stroke shortly after drinking iced mung bean soup due to various contributing factors.

2. Contributing Factors: Mr.

Zheng had high blood pressure, a smoking history, dehydration from excessive sweating, and aggravated it with diarrhea. The combination of cold drink and air conditioning stimulated his blood vessels, leading to vasoconstriction and a stroke.

3. Types of Stroke: a. Ischemic Stroke: Caused by blood vessel blockage, preventing blood flow to specific areas of the brain. b. Hemorrhagic Stroke: Caused by blood vessel rupture, leading to bleeding within the brain.

4. Stroke Statistics in China: Strokes are the leading cause of death and disability among adults in China, with millions of stroke patients and related deaths. High blood pressure and diabetes are significant contributing factors.

5. Risk Factors: High blood pressure, diabetes, high blood lipids, and smoking contribute to the development of atherosclerosis and blood clots, increasing the risk of strokes.

Excessive sweating without fluid intake and an unhealthy diet also raise the risk.

6. Effects of Air Conditioning: While air conditioning alone does not cause strokes, rapid temperature changes and prolonged exposure to air-conditioned environments can increase the risk.

7. Warning Signs: Early symptoms of strokes can go unnoticed until awakening from sleep.

Facial paralysis, numbness or weakness on one side of the body, difficulty standing or loss of balance, and persistent dizziness and nausea are common warning signs.

8. Prevention: Maintaining a healthy diet, regular physical activity, and monitoring blood pressure, blood lipid levels, and blood glucose levels are essential for stroke prevention.