<s>[INST] Can stroke be prevented? [/INST] Many risk factors associated with stroke potentially could have been treated or changed as a means of prevention.

The best ways to prevent risk factors from reaching a danger point include:

Keeping blood pressure and cholesterol levels under control through a balanced and healthy diet, regular exercise (aerobic and cardio), and stress management.
Quitting bad habits such as smoking, the use of illicit drugs and excessive alcohol consumption.
Maintaining a healthy weight.
Controlling diabetes (and other health conditions already diagnosed and being treated).
Going for regular medical check-ups to manage overall health Source: MYMED. Link: https://www.mymed.com/diseases-conditions/stroke/stroke-faqs. Field: Neurology. Disease: Stroke </s>