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Brain & Nervous System
Stroke
Stroke Prevention
You can take an active role in preventing a stroke by adopting healthy lifestyle habits and managing other health conditions that can raise your risk.
Eating Seafood to Help Prevent Stroke
Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD
Knowing 2 Languages Protects Your Brain From Stroke Damage
Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
Guidelines for Blood Pressure Targets
Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
Dental Problems Can Lead to Stroke
Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
How to Prevent Having a Stroke
Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD
Carotid Endarterectomy: Preparation and Recovery
Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD
10 Strategies to Reverse Your Stroke Risk
Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
Chocolate and Stroke Prevention
Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD
Why Doctors Use Blood Thinners for Stroke Prevention
Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD
Anticoagulation and Stroke Prevention
Medically reviewed by Huma Sheikh, MD
Can Wine Protect You From Having a Stroke?
Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD
How Antioxidants Can Help Prevent Stroke
Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD
Coffee Can Reduce the Risk of Stroke
Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD
The Health Benefits of Mushrooms
Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
How Much Water Is Too Much?
Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD
How Spirituality Impacts Stroke and Recovery
By Heidi Moawad, MD
The Effects of Self-Inflicted Neck Trauma
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Trans Fats Increase Your Stroke Risk
Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
10 Tests That Measure Your Stroke Risk
Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD
The Aspirin Plavix Combination in Stroke Prevention
Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD