Stroke Prevention Tips Jay S. Luxenberg, MD and Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD
Data from: Nutrition Action Health Letter by Bonnie Lieberman, Center For Science in the
Public Interest Vol 34, No.2 p.1-8
1. Diet - fruits and vegetables are often rich in potassium along with a healthy diet, as well as potassium supplementation if needed.
2. Eating fish two or three times a week provides omega-3 fatty acids that may help lower stroke and heart attack rates. Those eating salmon, tuna (baked or broiled) or herring four times a week were seen to have a 27% lower risk of stroke than those who ate it once a month. Those eating fried fish or fish burgers more than once a week had a 40% higher risk of stroke.
3. Exercise thirty minutes a day (moderate to vigorous) - by accumulating several activities including housework, walking stairs, or taking brisk walks. Exercise lowers blood pressure, reduces blood clots, and can cut the stroke rate in half.
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Those who are overweight or obese have at least a 30 - 50% higher risk for stroke respectively compared to normal weight. Exercise helps maintain a healthy weight and also treats diabetes actively.
5. Talk to your doctor to see if daily aspirin would be helpful for you.
