Stroke is preventable. About 90% of strokes are associated with 10 risks factors that are modifiable.

1. Control high blood pressure
2. Do moderate exercise 5 times a week
3. Eat a healthy balanced diet high in fruits and vegetables and low in sodium
4. Reduce your cholesterol
5. Maintain a healthy BMI or waist-to-hip ratio
6. Stop smoking and avoid second hand exposure
7. Reduce alcohol intake
8. Identify and treat atrial fibrillation
9. Reduce your risk from diabetes talk to your doctor
10. Get educated about stroke