and other cardiovascular risk factors.

A sustainable approach to eating and physical activity is more useful than extreme diets.

9. Take Prescribed Medication Correctly

If your doctor has prescribed medication for blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, AFib, or another stroke risk factor, take it as directed.

Don’t stop or change medication without discussing it with your healthcare professional.

What Should You Do If Symptoms Appear?

This is the part everyone should remember.

Don’t wait to see if the symptoms disappear.

If someone suddenly develops facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, vision