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Stroke is a largely preventable event. Many risks can be reduced by making lifestyle changes.
As we get older our arteries become narrower, but certain things can dangerously accelerate the process. These risks include:

• smoking
  
• high blood pressure (hypertension)
  
• not doing enough physical activity
  
• obesity
  
• high cholesterol levels (often caused by a high-fat diet, but can result from inherited factors)
  
• a family history of heart disease
  
• excessive alcohol intake (which can also make obesity and high blood pressure worse, as well as causing heart damage and an irregular heart beat).
  

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BrendanFlock said:
I would say about 58% of the things in my life are under my control..

Stuff like physical movement,

The appearance and feeling of free will and choice..

The stuff thats not in control are the following..

Have to eat and sleep.. use the washroom.. need money to purchase or aquire anything in a capitalist system..

Need to be entertained, within reason, have to move or do somethimg..

Habits in general.. I need to wear clothes based on climate..

Have to breath fresh and filtered air..

Have to see the same freinds and family each year on and off..

Have to look at the same things everyday..

What do you guys think?

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