Stroke Prevention
National Stroke Awareness Month

May is National Stroke Awareness month. But every day is the right time to practice a stroke prevention lifestyle.

The danger of suffering a stroke is real — with close to 800,000 occurrences in the United States each year&hellp; nearly one quarter of stroke victims are younger than 65 years of age .

Often having a stroke means death. When it doesn't, serious long-term disability can be the result .

Statistics for the United States show more than 143,579 people die each year from stroke – that leaves a lot of people disabled and awakening each day to face serious life challenges.

Take charge of your health and choose to lower your risk of having a stroke. A high fiber eating plan can help you reach your health goals.

• lower your blood pressure
• reduce your risk of developing heart disease and diabetes
• lower your blood cholesterol
• control your body weight

Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for advice and information .

Prevent and control high blood pressure
Prevent and control diabetes
Stop smoking
Treat atrial fibrillation
Prevent and control high blood cholesterol
Use alcohol moderately
Maintain a healthy weight
Be physically active
Eat a healthy diet
Know your family history