There are some stroke risk factors that you cannot do anything about, such as older age, being male, family history or already having a prior stroke. But for most Australians, you can reduce your risk and help prevent stroke by taking some simple steps:

Make time for a health check for stroke risk factors.
Take charge of your own health and live a healthy lifestyle.

1. Make time for a health check

See your doctor or pharmacist about these stroke risk factors.

2. Take charge of your own health

Make healthy changes part of your daily life.