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Your stroke prevention action plan
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You get the most bang for your buck from keeping blood pressure in the normal range, but don't skip the other things.
Many tasks are required to run a household. There are groceries to shop for, broken things to fix, and windows to wash. But you need to prioritize: it makes no sense to worry about the weeds in the garden if the mortgage payment is overdue.
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