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Thursday, July 25, 2013

There’s something you can do to reduce your risk of stroke

Reposted from "The Conversation". Michelle McDonald, a Lecturer in rehabilitation at University of South Australia has written; "Many people who have had a stroke believe that their family history is the main reason for it, regardless of how well they look after themselves. While a family history of cardiovascular disease does increase your risk of stroke or heart attack, it doesn’t make it your destiny.

Exercising to the point of breaking a sweat plays a key role in stroke prevention, and can help change your family’s medical history. Read the rest of her interesting comments on a study recently released in the journal Stroke at "The Conversation" website.

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