What's your stroke risk? These 17 factors—10 just for women—can be predictors, say new prevention guidelines.

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Stroke rates are rising, with over half a million Americans having a first stroke every year. But up to 80% of strokes may be preventable, which is why it’s so important to understand and mitigate your risk factors.

That’s according to the American Stroke Association, which this week released its first new clinical guidelines for strokes in a decade.