Pledge to reduce your risk of stroke.
By knowing the warning signs and risk factors for stroke, you can help yourself or a loved one reduce the risk of having one and suffering severe disability or death. Today, treatments can reduce the risk of damage from the most common type of stroke, but only if you get help quickly -- within 3 hours of your first symptoms.  When you're having a stroke, time lost is brain lost.

Complete the steps below to determine your stroke risk factors, judge your risk and take action to improve your lifestyle to reduce your risk of stroke.

Step 1
Assess your risk
Take the free Learn and Live quiz.  It's quick and easy — and it could be your first step toward better health.  By taking this brief quiz, you will get a list of resources on our site to help you live a longer, stronger life.  You will find potentially life-saving resources such as free health programs and questions to ask your doctor at your next appointment.

Step 2
Evaluate your risk
After you’ve identified your risk factors, learn more about them and how you can modify some to reduce your risk of a stroke.

Step 3
Learn more
Find out more about stroke, including the warning signs of stroke, statistics on stroke in the United States and what celebrities have teamed up with the American Stroke Association and the Ad Council to help promote stroke awareness.

Step 4
Teach a friend
Send an e-card to a friend or loved one so they can assess their risk and learn the warning signs of stroke. Knowing the warning signs is critical to diagnosing a stroke.  Show someone how much you care by sending them information that could save their life.

This content is reviewed regularly. Last updated 05/27/08.