Study: Sex, coffee and anger can lead to strokes among young adults

A new study reveals that having sex and drinking coffee, while not necessarily at the same time, can increase someone's risk of suffering a stroke.

The report, which appears in the journal Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association, reveals eight major triggers that may lead to bleeding at the base of the brain. Among the contributing factors include sexual intercourse, caffeine consumption and being angry.

Adolescents who engage in these risky behaviors may benefit from the treatment options that are available at summer camps. Many of these programs provide activities that promote healthy lifestyle behaviors.

As part of the study, researchers asked 250 stroke patients about their exposure to potential trigger factors in the days leading up to the subarachnoid hemmorrhage, which was caused by the rupture of the intracranial aneurysm. The report's lead author said that young adults are especially susceptible to these types of incidents.

Aside from a potential stroke risk, young people who engage in risky behavior can encounter other serious health issues. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 25 percent of female teens in the U.S. have a sexually transmitted disease.