Introduction
obesity, stroke, fatigue
OBESITY, STROKE, HYPERTENSION, DYSLIPIDEMIA
Low levels of physical activity (PA) and poor-quality diet are among the top-10 independent risk factors for stroke and influence other important risk factors including hypertension, dyslipidemia, and obesity.Exercise interventions for people with stroke are effective for reducing blood pressure but only when supervised aerobic exercise is provided.Our trial tested the feasibility and safety of two telehealth-delivered interventions for reducing stroke risk factors, co-designed in partnership with people with stroke, researchers and healthcare clinicians and included evidence-based behavior change strategies.Our primary research question was:Are telehealth-delivered PA and/or diet interventions Secondary questions were:2. Do the interventions reduce stroke risk factors (decreased blood pressure, increased PA, improved diet quality)?3. Do the interventions improve fatigue, mood, and health-related quality of life?