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4 Tips to Lower Your Risk of a Second Stroke

You can’t change all your risk factors for stroke, but you can focus on these lifestyle changes.

Lauren Smith, MASanjai Sinha, MD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD
Updated on October 2, 2025
Featuring Ajay Berdia, MDReviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD | October 2, 2025

Someone who has had a stroke has an increased risk of having a second stroke. In this video, learn the lifestyle changes that may reduce your risk of having another stroke, according to Ajay Berdia, MD, Neurologist at St. Charles Hospital.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA
Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Sanjai Sinha, MD
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Sanjai Sinha, MD
Sanjai Sinha, MD, is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in internal medicine.

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