Everyone knows by now there are certain behaviors that can
stoke the chances for having a stroke. But there are also healthier behaviors
which can prevent them, as Health Briefs TV relays.
Stroke prevention is easy enough to work on every day and
night. But it takes diligence, patient and a steady daily routine. Here are
some guidelines to keep in mind if you want to not have a stroke any time soon:
Get no more than 8 hours a sleep per night and no less than
seven hours.
Engage in 30 minutes of vigorous exercise three to six times
per week. This might be power walking, biking, or swimming. Adults who
exercised and slept well (but not too long) reduced their chance of having a
stroke by 25 percent, according to a recent research paper.
It also helps to eat healthy every day being sure to consume
plenty of produce, lean meat, chicken and fish, whole grains and low-fat or
fat-free dairy. The best advice is always to get exercise, even if it is a 30
minute walk after dinner. Not only does this de-stress the body and mind and
prepare it for sleep, it also dilates arteries and keeps their linings healthy.
A good walk also decreases cholesterol and blood pressure. Health Briefs TV believes if you pair exercise and a healthy meals and snacks with proper rest,
your chances of having a stroke diminish greatly.
Strokes can be debilitating and disfiguring. A stroke can
steal an active life. Take active steps today for a longer, healthier, more
satisfying way to living.
