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Post a new topicby contentuser on Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:30 am

Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Stroke(Free Handout)


Prevention

The following measures may help prevent stroke:

Do not smoke.
Exercise regularly.
Limit dietary intake of salt, alcohol, and saturated fat.
Maintain body weight within an ideal range.
Use airbags, seatbelts, and child safety seats in automobiles.
Wear protective helmets when engaging in contact sports, horseback riding, or riding bicycles.


People with hypertension or diabetes can reduce their risk for ...Read the full article
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