Ruduce the risk of stroke so preventing is better than treatment

What can I do to reduce my risk?

Most strokes can be prevented. Although you cannot change some of the things that increase your risk of stroke, like your age, there are others that you can change.

There are six simple things you can do to reduce your risk:

1. Manage your medical conditions
2. Stop smoking
3. Drink less alcohol
4. Stay a healthy weight
5. Do more exercise
6. Eat a healthy diet

Can I reduce my risk if I’ve already had a stroke?

Although your risk of having a stroke is higher if you have already had a stroke or a transient ischaemic attack (TIA), there are still positive things you can do to reduce your risk.

It’s important that you:

• take the medication that your doctor has prescribed
• have regular health check-ups to make sure it is working for you
• talk to your doctor about any lifestyle changes you need to make (like stopping smoking or losing weight) and ask about the help and support you can get to help you with them – there’s lots available.