Stroke Prevention
There are a number of stroke risk factors and taking steps to change or modify as many of them as you can will help you lower your risk. Follow the links below to find out more about what you can do.
Stop smoking - Smoking doubles your risk of a stroke
Drink sensibly - Drinking too much alcohol raises blood pressure
Healthy eating - Healthy eating is essential for a healthy heart and bloodstream
Take more exercise - Regular physical activity helps to lower blood pressure
Watch your weight - being overweight is a risk factor for high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes, all of which increase your risk of stroke.
There are some steps that you and your doctor can take together
- Get your blood pressure checked
- Make sure other medical conditions are controlled
- Tackle stress and depression
- Find out about the contraceptive pill and HRT
What you can't change - Be aware of the things you can't change.
Unfortunately, some people are more at risk of a stroke than others because of things they can't change - Find out more
Our stroke prevention activities
We organise stroke prevention talks, presentations, information displays and blood pressure checking sessions.
Please email our Regional Centre or contact them on 01284 760006 if you would like further information, or to arrange for an event to be organised in your area.
Stroke Information Service
For information about stroke and details of The Stroke Association's local services and support, please call our helpline on 0845 3033 100 or email info@stroke.org.uk
