>It is astonishing so much of what we were taught are detrimental to our health and well-being.

Yes, it is a bit of a mess. You'd think with all we know and can do, we'd all be the picture of health. 

In this case, my stroke was "mechanical", meaning it was a split carotid artery that caused it. Can't do much to prevent it, other than never move - but that comes with other problems! :D