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- Caring.com, supporting caregivers
- April 9, 2012
- 5:02 pm
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By Stephanie Trelogan, Caring.com senior editor
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, stroke is the number one cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States. Over the course of a lifetime, stroke affects an estimated four out of five families. Although these statistics sound dire, take heart: With these strategies, you can help your parents reduce their risk–and reduce your own at the same time.
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10 Ways to Help Prevent a Stroke originally appeared on Caring.com.
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