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(HealthDay News) -- When it comes to stroke prevention, a healthy lifestyle is your best bet.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists these suggestions to help reduce your risk of stroke:

• Follow a healthy diet that's low in saturated fats and cholesterol.
• Stick to a healthy body weight; lose weight if you're overweight.
• Get plenty of regular physical activity.
• Avoid smoking.
• Restrict alcohol consumption.

-- Diana Kohnle

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