Of course, these studies are not implying that physicians should recommend to their patients to have two drinks a day in order to reduce their risk of stroke. No study has shown a benefit in recommending alcohol use to people who don't drink. What the studies are suggesting is that among those people who are moderate drinkers, continued consumption might provide a reduction of ischemic stroke risk. However, they may have other medical conditions that need to be considered which may be aggravated by alcohol. Therefore, every patient's situation is different and the risk and benefits of alcohol must be balanced.
Most people are aware of the overall benefits of physical activity.
Getting patients to do it is the hard part. Doing some physical activity can reduce the risk of stroke. Walking is just as good as running. Elderly people and younger adults benefit from physical activity in similar ways. These benefits are far reaching, and can improve your entire cardiovascular profile, including positively affecting cholesterol levels.