High blood pressure
High blood pressure is the number one modifiable risk factor for stroke. Control your blood pressure and reduce your risk of stroke.
Reducing stroke risks
Over 9000 strokes and an unknown number of TIAs are experienced in New Zealand every year. But the good news is that up to 90% of strokes are preventable.
Salt
Eating less salt can help protect you from strokes and other health issues. Here’s what you need to know.
Atrial fibrillation
Irregular pulse or irregular heartbeat is known as atrial fibrillation or AF.
Smoking and vaping
Quitting smoking and vaping can reduce your risk of stroke.
Healthy living
Living a healthy lifestyle can help you to reduce your own risk of stroke.
Need more support to reduce your risk of stroke?
He Taonga is an online tool that supports people to build healthy lifestyles and reduce their risk of stroke. He Taonga is a free, six-week programme delivered through weekly emails, animations, and fact sheets, that contain advice, support, and links to resources.