If you've had a stroke, your risk of having another one is higher than the stroke risk of someone who hasn't had one. By controlling all the risk factors, you can reduce that risk.
Nutrition
Good nutrition is one way to reduce your risk of having another stroke. Find tips for shopping, how to prepare healthy meals and lots of free recipes.
Physical Activity
Though limited physical abilities may prevent some survivors from doing some forms of exercise, it's important to find ways to stay as physically active as possible to reduce your risk of having another stroke.
Controlling Risky Conditions
Learn more about how to control many conditions contributing to the risk of stroke or recurrent stroke.
Following Doctor's Orders
Following your doctor's and pharmacist's orders after a stroke is crucial to controlling the conditions that could increase your risk of another stroke. You will have to take your stroke prevention medications for the rest of your life.
Receiving Quality Care
Learn about accreditation and recognition programs that help identify hospitals, rehabilitation facilities and healthcare professionals providing quality care for stroke patients.
This content is reviewed regularly. Last updated 08/25/09.
