If you get your blood pressure under control, you can cut your chance of having a stroke by almost half. You can also try to:
- Eat less salt, sugar, and saturated fats (mainly from meat and poultry). Avoid artificial trans fats (often found in processed foods that have “hydrogenated” ingredients). Eat more fiber, fruits, and leafy green vegetables
- Get to a healthy weight.
- Stop smoking.
- Limit alcohol.
- Exercise regularly. Aim for 30 minutes of aerobic activity, such as brisk walks, 5 times a week.
- Lower your stress.