Reduce Your Risk of Stroke

John Abramson, M.D., the author of "Overdosed America," was a guest on the Debra Ray Show. You can reduce your risk of stroke by changing your lifestyle.

• Exercise reduces risk of stroke by 83%
• Quitting smoking reduces risk of stroke by 83%
• Moderate drinking (fewer than 4 drinks a day) reduces strokes by 83%
• Controlling high blood pressure reduces risk of stroke by 67%

Dr. Abramson is not happy with recent drug review articles making a big deal out of the fact that Lipitor reduces the risk of stroke by 17%. These review articles don't mention lifestyle changes. He also points out that most review articles are done by doctors with ties to drug companies.

Dr. John Abramson's website

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