Would you know if you were at risk ofstroke?

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1.

You Don’t Get Enough Exercise

Exercise is easy to ignore.

Woman measuring her blood pressure at home.

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It can seem like a hassle.

Your healthcare provider can help guide you through dietary choices to help lower your cholesterol numbers.

Take good care of your health.

You deserve it, even if it is a bit of a hassle.

Your healthcare provider can help determine the exact cause and get you on the right treatment path.

You Ignore TIAs

Most people wouldn’t recognize a transient ischemic attack (TIA).

Take just a few minutes to familiarize yourself withstrokeandTIA symptoms.

confirm you get the right preventive medical attention for yourself or for someone you care about.

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