After you have just eaten, your body is required to manage a rise in insulin and glucose. What you do in these moments can either smooth or sharpen that after-meal spike. Just before bed, your internal clock starts to shift toward repair mode. In this mode, your body goes through the process of lowering your blood pressure and preparing your body for the following day. There are several habits, however, that can interrupt these processes, such as eating or drinking alcohol late at night, or irregular sleeping patterns. This has been shown to increase your risk of cardiovascular issues and even stroke. Here are a few tips that will help with stroke prevention