HOW TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF A STROKE

A FEW LITTLE CHANGES CAN MAKE A LOT OF DIFFERENCE

CHECK IT OUT: Since they contribute to the risk for stroke, seek treatment for conditions such as diabetes, heart arrhythmia and especially high blood pressure. "Also called hypertension, [it] is the leading cause of strokes," says the American Heart Association. "While it can be controlled through lifestyle changes or by taking meds, only about 1 in 5 adults keep it properly managed."