The American Stroke Association has updated its Guideline for the Primary Prevention of Stroke, adding new recommendations for clinicians and patients. According to CNN, the new guidelines encourage healthy behaviors, weight management (including with the assistance of GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic), and recommends the Mediterranean diet for optimal heart health. Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability for Americans.
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader’s money, real estate, and business coverage.
