Fatima Khalil wrote Thursday, December 28, 2023 05:00 AM
Prepare aFor strokes It is one of the most common causes of death around the world, but there are ways in which you can reduce the risk, by modifying stroke risk factors such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Estimates indicate that 80% of strokes can be prevented through lifestyle changes such as Exercise, diet and more, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
According to Huffpost, cardiologists advise avoiding a group of habits to prevent heart attacks. These habits include:
Lack of activity and movement
One modifiable risk factor for stroke is a sedentary lifestyle, which means spending too much time sitting or lying down and not enough time exercising or moving.
It has been proven that regular physical activity helps maintain blood vessel flow, as it stops the accumulation of plaque in the arteries, so people should do moderate exercise for 30 minutes five times a week. This may mean going for a walk, run, or cycling.
Untreated high blood pressure
High blood pressure, especially over time, is the biggest risk factor for stroke that can be modified, and you should check your blood pressure periodically and take antihypertensive medications, according to your doctor.
Not performing regular checks
A patient will never know that their blood pressure is high, nor will they know if they have high cholesterol unless all of this is routinely tested or checked on a regular basis.
This means it’s essential that you get routine screenings for problems like high cholesterol and high blood pressure while checking other risk factors like blood sugar and weight as well.
Smoking
One habit that should be avoided is smoking because it increases the risk of stroke and heart disease, as it causes blood vessels to narrow over time, and this can eventually lead to blockage of blood flow to part of the brain and this leads to stroke.
Ignore your healthy diet
A proper diet is important for managing stroke risk as well. This means moderation in foods full of saturated fats, sugar and salt, and a diet rich in fruits and vegetables with the addition of some meat.
2023-12-28 03:00:00
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