Stroke Prevention

We believe the best treatment for stroke is to prevent it from occurring. Following a few simple healthy lifestyle guidelines can help decrease the chance that you will suffer a stroke.

Help Reduce Your Risk of Stroke

• Lower high blood pressure, the leading cause of stroke.
• Don’t smoke.
• Diabetics should manage the disease carefully.
• Control atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat.
• Lower your overall cholesterol.
• Enjoy a balanced diet with five or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day and reduce saturated fat, trans-fat, cholesterol and sodium in your diet.
• Stay active and fit with a total of at least 30 minutes of moderate activity on most days.