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If smoking is the number one cause for having a stroke then what is the lower risk thing you can do?


If smoking is the number one cause for having a stroke then what is the lower risk thing you can do?

I assume you mean other than not smoking. Take 85 mg aspirin daily, for the rest of your life.

Thins blood slighlty, good for heart, lowers risk.

living and eating healthy....prevent a build up of plaque in your blood vessels...do this by keeping your cholesterol low, eat a low fat and high fiber diet, drink plenty of water and get at least 30 minutes of exercise 3x a week

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