Prevention
Life's Essential 8
The American Heart Association’s ‘Life’s Essential 8’ are tools we need to maintain our cardiovascular health. When our hearts are healthy, our risks for heart disease, stroke and other major health issues are lowered.
Life’s Essential 8 includes:
- Eat better
- Be more active
- Quit tobacco
- Get healthy sleep
- Manage weight
- Control cholesterol
- Manage blood sugar
- Manage blood pressure
Learn more about Life’s Essential 8 here: Life’s Essential 8 | American Heart Association
Check out our guide on reducing risks of stroke through nutrition.
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Click here for a helpful list of the recommended foods to help reduce your risk of having a stroke.
Download - Click here for a helpful list of the recommended foods to help reduce your risk of having a stroke.Risk Factors
Prevention of a Stroke
Healthy Nutrition
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