Take comfort in knowing that, while stroke can strike anytime, you hold the power of prevention in your hands.

Stroke can strike when you least expect it, stealing away the people you love or leaving them with a life-long disability. Every 40 seconds someone has a stroke – and this year, 55,000 more women than men are expected to be impacted. That’s the bad news.

The good news is up to 80 percent of strokes are preventable. Adopting these simple lifestyle changes can help keep your mind sharp and your brain in tip-top shape. Your attention to prevention can make all the difference.