Preventing Stroke
Much of stroke prevention is based on living a healthy lifestyle. This includes:
Decreasing cholesterol, sodium, and fat intake
Create and practice a healthy diet. Tomatoes can decrease your risk of developing stroke significantly, as it is rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. In a study published in Neurology, October 2012, researchers found that people with high blood concentrations of lycopene had a 59% lower risk of stroke compared to those with the lowest concentrations.
Drink alcohol in moderation.
Seek proper treatment if diabetic
Manage stress effectively
Say no to drugs
Drinking three cups of tea per day reduces the risk of stroke (based on a study).
Taking preventive medications such as anti-platelet and anticoagulant drugs to prevent blood clots
Cholesterol lowering drugs can prevent stroke recurrence
Walking for at least 210 minutes each week reduced the risk of stroke in women, in comparison to those who are less physically active( researchers from the Murcia Regional Health Authority, Spain, reported in the journal Stroke January 2013 issue). The same benefit was not found among men.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7624.php
Decreasing cholesterol, sodium, and fat intake
Create and practice a healthy diet. Tomatoes can decrease your risk of developing stroke significantly, as it is rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. In a study published in Neurology, October 2012, researchers found that people with high blood concentrations of lycopene had a 59% lower risk of stroke compared to those with the lowest concentrations.
Drink alcohol in moderation.
Seek proper treatment if diabetic
Manage stress effectively
Say no to drugs
Drinking three cups of tea per day reduces the risk of stroke (based on a study).
Taking preventive medications such as anti-platelet and anticoagulant drugs to prevent blood clots
Cholesterol lowering drugs can prevent stroke recurrence
Walking for at least 210 minutes each week reduced the risk of stroke in women, in comparison to those who are less physically active( researchers from the Murcia Regional Health Authority, Spain, reported in the journal Stroke January 2013 issue). The same benefit was not found among men.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7624.php