For the first time in a decade, the American Heart Association (AHA) is updating its guidance to help people from ever having a stroke. Simply put, the AHA says, “preventing a first stroke ...
The new guidelines recommend: A Mediterranean diet, which has been shown to reduce the risk of stroke. At least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of ...
For example, people with high blood pressure have more than double the risk of a stroke if they don't take their meds, the AHA said. For this study, researchers analyzed data from a stroke study ...