Cholesterol and stroke
Type: Stroke information
This guide is for anyone who wants to know more about cholesterol. It includes information about where cholesterol comes from, how it affects your risk of stroke, and what you can do to lower it.
High cholesterol
Type: Stroke information
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is found in our blood. Reducing your cholesterol level can reduce your risk of stroke.
How can high cholesterol be reduced?
Tips for eating a healthier diet
Eat a healthy diet
Type: Stroke information
Even making small changes to your eating habits can make a difference to your overall health, particularly if you have been told that you are at risk of having a stroke or TIA.
Five tips for a healthy diet
TIA causes and risk factors
Women and stroke: specific risk factors and reducing your risk