HOW TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF A STROKE
Closer US|February 27, 2023
A FEW LITTLE CHANGES CAN MAKE A LOT OF DIFFERENCE
HOW TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF A STROKE

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."

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