In 1997 over 150,000 people died from strokes and even more suffered permanent disabilities.
Strokes can affect people of any age, from children to the elderly.
But the good news is, by lowering your risk factors you can significantly reduce the likelihood that you will experience a stroke. These are a few simple steps that anyone can take. The first thing to do is make sure that your blood pressure is under control. If you are overweight, losing even as few as 10 pounds can help reduce your blood pressure, as can salt restriction, exercise and stress management. Have your blood pressure checked regularly.