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eWellness: Reduce your risk of stroke

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Dr KK Aggarwal    28 October 2017

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 fruit vegetables 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 men 2 day women 1 day 8. Identify and treat atrial fibrillation 9. Reduce your risk from diabetes talk to your doctor 10. Get educated about stroke

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