Protecting yourself from a stroke
Conditions such as AF and high blood pressure can increase your risk of having a stroke. With treatment, the risk can be significantly reduced. Small steps can make a big difference such as:
- Keeping on top of your medication
- Exercising more
- Eating healthily
- Drinking less sugary or alcoholic drinks
- Stopping smoking
External Resources
- Dr Andy Knox on how to protect ourselves from suffering a stroke, particulary if we have one of the high risk factors
