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Control your blood pressure - High blood pressure (over 140/90) is the biggest risk factor for stroke.
Donāt smoke - Chemicals in tobacco raise your blood pressure.
Control your cholesterol - High cholesterol levels damage your arteries and promote plaque formation.
Maintain a healthful weight - Being overweight increases your risk of high blood pressure.
Be physically active - Getting regular aerobic exercise promotes overall cardiovascular health.
Eat lots of fruit and vegetables - Bananas and other foods high in potassium my protect against stroke.
Take little strokes seriously - A small clot will sometimes clog an artery briefly, causing temporary weakness, dizziness or other symptoms. These transient ischemic attacks often precede a major stroke.
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