The way you live may change your chances of having a stroke. Some things, called risk factors, increase the chance of having a stroke. There are three types of risk factors:

things that can't be changed
things that can be changed by medical treatment
things that can be changed by changing lifestyle habits

Risk Factors that you can change:

• High blood pressure
  
• Tobacco use
  
• High cholesterol
  
• Diabetes
  
• Being overweight
  
• Not enough exercise
  
• Drinking too much alcohol
  

For more detailed information: American Heart Association

 

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