May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Many people don’t realize that 80% of all strokes are preventable. What can you do to prevent a stroke?
According to the CDC, Living a Healthy Lifestyle is the best way to prevent strokes.
- Eat a healthy diet. Choose healthful meals and snack options. Be sure to choose plenty of fresh fruits and veggies. Eating foods low in Saturated fat, cholesterol and foods high in fiber helps prevent high cholesterol, limiting sodium in your diet helps prevent high blood pressure.
- Maintain a healthy weight. If you know your weight and height, you can calculate your BMI at CDC's Assessing Your Weight Web site.
- Be active. It lower’s cholesterol and blood pressure. A minimum of 30 minutes of moderate exercise most days of the week is the Surgeon Generals recommendation.
- Don’t Smoke.
- Limit Alcohol Use. Too much alcohol causes high blood pressure. No more than 2 servings a day.
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