How to reduce your risk of stroke
May is American Stroke Month, a campaign to increase awareness to the risk factors of stroke.
About 780,000 Americans each year suffer a stroke. And stroke kills more than 150,000 people a year, making it the No. 3 cause of death behind heart disease and cancer.
Who is at risk? People with high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol, smokers, heavy drinkers, and those who are obese.
Dr. Kamakshi Lakshminarayan, a University of Minnesota neurologist and an adjunct professor of public health, explains what you should do to lower your risk.
Listen to Lakshminarayan on Public Health Moment. Click on the play button below:
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