# 80% of Strokes Could Be Prevented! Here’s How to Protect Yourself 🧠

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**Created:** [November 10, 2024, 6:05pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/80-of-strokes-could-be-prevented-here-s-how-to-protect-yourself/295504 "2024-11-10T18:05:44Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 10, 2024, 6:05pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/80-of-strokes-could-be-prevented-here-s-how-to-protect-yourself/295504/1 "2024-11-10T18:05:44Z")

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**Summary:**

1. **Stroke Prevention Guidelines**  
New guidelines from the **American Stroke Association** suggest that up to **80% of strokes** could be prevented with better lifestyle choices.

2. **Healthy Diet**  
A Mediterranean diet rich in **fruits** , **vegetables** , **whole grains** , and **olive oil** can reduce stroke risks by lowering **cholesterol** and controlling **blood sugar**.

3. **Regular Exercise**  
Even **10 minutes** of daily movement can significantly reduce stroke risk, with recommendations of **150 minutes** of moderate exercise weekly for optimal health.

4. **Weight Loss Medications**  
Doctors now consider weight-loss drugs like **Ozempic** , **Wegovy** , and **Mounjaro** for those with **obesity** or **diabetes** to help lower stroke risk, in addition to healthy eating and exercise.

5. **Broader Health Benefits**  
Lifestyle changes that reduce stroke risk also benefit overall health, helping manage blood pressure, weight, and metabolic conditions.

**Read more at:** [AP News](https://apnews.com/article/stroke-risk-death-nutrition-exercise-ozempic-mounjaro-5fee3375b627377b6a39565ce2a647c5)