Your chances of having a stroke go up if you have high blood pressure or irregular heartbeat.
Lifestyle changes can help lower your chance of stroke and heart disease. Make a plan to adopt these healthy habits:
- Keep tabs on your blood pressure, and get it under control if it's too high.
- Check your cholesterol.
- Keep your blood sugar at the right levels.
- If you smoke, quit.
- Eat a healthy diet that includes plenty of fresh fruits, veggies, and whole grains. Cut back on saturated fats (found in red meat, for example), salt, and sugar.
- Get regular exercise.
- Keep to a healthy weight.