High cholesterol
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is found in our blood. Reducing your cholesterol level can reduce your risk of stroke.
Intensive blood pressure and cholesterol lowering to prevent dementia after stroke: a pilot trial
Tuesday 24 January 2017
Published in the journal, PLOS ONE, a new study sheds light on how feasible it is to conduct a large trial of intensive blood pressure lowering, and cholesterol lowering treatment after stroke, to see if these prevent patients developing memory and thinking problems (cognitve impairment). In some cases, cognitive impairment can progress and lead to dementia after stroke.
Can a ‘polypill’ help reduce the chance that people who have had a stroke will have a heart attack or another stroke?
A research project to find out if a ‘polypill’ can help reduce the chance that people who have had a stroke will have a heart attack or another stroke.
Healthy eating and stroke
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Stroke information
This leaflet explains why what you eat affects your risk of stroke and suggests some simple ways you can make your diet healthier.
New research: The INTERSTROKE study
Saturday 16 July 2016
Published in the medical journal, The Lancet, a new study suggests that, when combined, ten potentially modifiable risk factors account for 90% of strokes worldwide. The study was co-funded by the Stroke Association.
Stroke risk and South Asian people
This guide explains the factors that can make people of South Asian origin more at risk of stroke and how you can reduce your risk.
Our final report summaries
These summaries of our completed research projects highlight what work was undertaken, which aims were achieved and where the research is going next.
Be more active
Exercise is great for your health. It plays a vital role in reducing your risk of stroke and can improve your overall wellbeing.
Eat a healthy diet
Even making small changes to your eating habits can make a difference to your overall health, particularly if you have been told that you are at risk of having a stroke or TIA.
Getting active after a stroke
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Stroke information
Getting regular exercise is one of the best things you can do to reduce your risk of a stroke. This guide explains how exercise can improve your health, suggests some activities for you to try, and gives some organisations and resources that can help you find a form of exercise that suits you.