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Stroke Prevention

Research shows that many strokes can be prevented through small lifestyle alterations. Protect yourself by observing the following health-related precautions:

Monitor your blood pressure

High blood pressure is a leading cause of stroke. Have yours monitored every year and make sure it stays under 140/90 (unless you have diabetes or kidney disease - if you have one of these, check with your doctor).*

If it's consistently higher, contact your doctor to help you lower it with medicine or lifestyle changes.
*(2003). JAMA, 289, 2560-2572.

Stop Smoking

It doubles your risk of stroke.

Get exercise

Take care of your body by exercising. Look for ways to include it in your daily activities, such as taking a brisk 30-minute walk each day or choose an activity like biking, swimming, dancing or aerobics.

Balance the sodium and fat in your diet

This will help you lower your blood pressure and your risk of stroke. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, sprinkled with grains and a moderate amount of meat.

Watch conditions that are high-risk for stroke

If you have atrial fibrillation, work with your doctor to lower your risk by prescribing a medical blood thinner. If you have high cholesterol, lower it with diet, exercise and medication. If you are diabetic, control your disease with lifestyle choices and medication. If you have circulation problems or blood problems such as sickle cell disease or severe anemia, work with your doctor to manage these problems.

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