In a recent email, Harvard Medical School wrote:

A stroke can strike suddenly, robbing you of movement, speech, or even independence. But here’s the good news: most strokes are preventable. And taking the right steps now can dramatically lower your risk.

Now Harvard Medical School doctors share the biggest advances in their Special Health Report, Stroke: Strategies to prevent, treat, and recover from stroke. In this report, you’ll learn specific, evidence-based ways to protect yourself.
You’ll discover which daily habits make the greatest difference, how to manage key risk factors like blood pressure and cholesterol, and what new treatments can speed recovery and improve long-term outcomes.
With Harvard’s expert guidance, you can take control of your health and reduce your risk of stroke—one smart step at a time. For example…

You’ll be introduced to a diet shown to lower a woman’s risk of stroke by 27%. You’ll find how many men can cut their risk of a hemorrhagic stroke in half. You’ll learn about a nondrug alternative to blood thinners…a new medication for high cholesterol…and the mineral you want in your diet now!

Read more here.