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Prevention
The most common cause of aphasia is stroke. To help reduce your chances of a stroke:
- Exercise regularly
- Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables
- Limit dietary salt and fat
- Stop smoking
- If you drink, do so in moderation.
- Maintain an healthy weight
- Monitor and control your blood pressure
- Consider taking low-dose aspirin, if your physician recommends you do so.
- Keep existing conditions, such as diabetes and high cholesterol , under control.
- Seek immediate medical help if you experience symptoms of a stroke