05/08/2025
When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked?
High blood pressure is the leading modifiable risk factor for stroke—and it often has no symptoms.
While some stroke risk factors—like age, gender, existing conditions, and family history—are beyond our control, many others CAN be managed to reduce your risk, including;
🩺 High blood pressure
🚭 Smoking
🍷 Alcohol consumption
⚖️ Obesity
💼 Stress
🩸 Diabetes
🧪 High cholesterol
Managing your stroke risk through a healthy lifestyle can reduce your chances of having a stroke. Everyone’s risk factors are different - talk to your doctor about what’s right for you.
