A stroke is a form of brain damage that can lead to long-term disability and death. Many of the risk factors for stroke are very common, including:

• High Blood Pressure
• Diabetes
• High Cholesterol
• Obesity
• Sleep Apnea

Many strokes are preventable. Here are some tips that may help reduce your risk of stroke:

• Get screened for high blood pressure at least every 2 years, especially if you have a family history of high blood pressure
• Have your cholesterol checked
• If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease, follow your doctor's treatment recommendations
• Follow a healthy diet
• Quit smoking
• Exercise regularly
• If you drink alcohol, limit your consumption to no more than 1 to 2 alcoholic drinks a day