Cardiovascular diseases
6 ways to protect against stroke
Although genetics play a part, leading a healthier lifestyle can decrease your risk of stroke. Follow these 6 steps to reduce your risk and lead a healthier lifestyle.
Exercise
Moderate exercise 30 minutes 5x a week.
Blood pressure
Watch out for sodium, enjoy fruits and vegetables, regularly exercise and monitor you BP
Healthy body composition
Men: strive for a waistline of 37 inches or less
Women: shoot for 31.5 inches or less
Controlling atrial fibrillation
Get checked by your doctor for irregular heartbeats, which can lead to stroke.
Manage diabetes
Monitor blood sugar with a doctor's advice
Stay on top of your medications
Watch out for added sugar and unhealthy fats
Drinking in moderation
One 5 oz. glass of wine or 12 oz. of beer daily is a healthy guideline
References
- https://newsroom.heart.org/news/moderate-exercise-cuts-womens-stroke-risk-helps-offset-increase-risk-from-hormone-therapy/
- https://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/WhyBloodPressureMatters/Stroke-and-High-Blood-Pressure_UCM_301824_Article.jsp#.WAjeosmo524/
- https://www.stroke.org.uk/what-stroke/reduce-your-risk/stay-healthy-weight/
- https://www.stroke.org/understand-stroke/preventing-stroke/afib-stroke-connection/
- https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/alcohol-full-story/
- https://www.stroke.org/understand-stroke/recognizing-stroke/act-fast/
- https://www.heartandstroke.ca/healthy-living/healthy-weight/healthy-weight-and-waist