of the face droops.
A — Arm
Sudden weakness or numbness.
S — Speech
Slurred or abnormal speech.
T — Time
Seek emergency help immediately.
Do not wait for several symptoms to appear. One sudden neurological symptom can be enough to justify emergency evaluation.
9 Ways to Lower Your Risk of Stroke
Many strokes are linked to risk factors that can be treated or managed.
1. Control Your Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most important modifiable stroke risk factors.
If you have hypertension:
- Take prescribed medication consistently
- Monitor blood pressure if advised
- Reduce excess sodium
- Stay physically active
- Attend regular medical checkups
Do not stop blood-pressure medication simply because you feel well.
2. Manage Diabetes
Persistently high blood sugar can damage blood vessels and increase cardiovascular risk.
If you have diabetes:
- Follow your treatment plan
- Monitor glucose as recommended
- Keep regular medical appointments
- Manage blood pressure and cholesterol as
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