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Eat Fruits and Veggies
Lower Your Blood Pressure
It’s widely understood that having high blood pressure is one of the main contributing factors to having a stroke. The higher the pressure, the higher the risk. It’s a risk for both men and women alike. While this might be something that runs in the family, consult your doctor about ways in which you can lower your blood pressure. We guarantee that one of those suggestions will be to cut down on red meat!
Avoid Foods High in Cholesterol
"Death by burger" sounds like quite the way to go. However, it would probably be best to avoid this happening to you. Risk of stroke is compounded by eating a lot of food that is high in cholesterol. Avoid red meats, cheese and eggs, if you can, or eat them in moderation.
Exercise
Finding time to exercise on a regular basis is a significant challenge. However, if you're able to commit and devote the time to at least 30 minutes of activity for at least three days a week, then the payoff can be huge. Exercising can offer an endless list of benefits, so there's no time like the present to get started.
Quit Smoking
Smoking is a bad habit. It's also one that is hard to quit once you've picked it up. It causes many risks that lead to diseases and medical conditions, so the best option is to break the addiction in any way possible. Your body will thank you for it.
Drink in Moderation
Going out for drinks or staying in with a nice bottle of wine are choices available to any adult over the age of 21. While many people like to indulge, sometimes there is risk in overindulging. If you're going to drink, as with all good things in life, do so in moderation. Reaching for the red wine can even help to lower your risk of stroke, because it contains resveratrol, an antioxidant that is believed to protect the heart and the brain.
Keep Calm and Carry On
It's hard to avoid stress in today's world. It crops up one way or another in any aspect of your life. However, learning how to deal with stress is crucial for your health. Take deep breaths in the moment, try to meditate, take a walk outside. Whatever small steps that will help you to calm down are ones that your brain will thank you for in the long run.
