Stay a healthy weight
Type: Stroke information
Being overweight increases your risk of having a stroke. So it’s very important to try to maintain a healthy weight.
High blood pressure
Type: Stroke information
High blood pressure is one of the biggest stroke risk factors. It strains all the blood vessels in your body, including ones leading to your brain.
Recipe ideas for stroke survivors
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Five tips for a healthy diet
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Simple swaps: cutting back on salt
Type: Stroke information
High blood pressure is one of the biggest risk factors of stroke. It usually has no symptoms but is a contributing factor in around half of all strokes.
Welcome to your Online Community
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High cholesterol
Type: Stroke information
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is found in our blood. Reducing your cholesterol level can reduce your risk of stroke.
Fasting after a stroke
Type: Stroke information
You may wish to fast for personal or religious reasons. Is it safe to fast after a stroke?
Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
Type: Stroke information
A transient ischaemic attack, TIA, or mini-stroke, is the same as a stroke, but the symptoms last a short time. A TIA is a warning that you are at risk of having a stroke.