How to protect yourself from stroke

Every sixth person on statistics doomed to transfer stroke. But doctors believe that the vast majority of cases could easily have been prevented.

Strokes along with heart attacks and other cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of death of the person, ahead of cancer, infections and other ailments. Even if a stroke does not kill its prey, it can turn a man into a helpless invalid, leading to severe paralysis of the limbs. However, there are ways to stroke prevention Available to everyone.

Last Saturday, the World Day of stroke. Statistics released yesterday looked pretty bleak. Blockage of blood vessels in the brain leads to the formation of a single stroke in the world every six seconds. Unfortunately, the number is constantly growing. But, as scientists say, 85% of all stroke victims could have been saved if they were elementary healthier lifestyles, as hardly tragic cases occur suddenly, without "long preparation."

The easiest way stroke prevention   They are exercise, healthy diet, limiting alcohol intake and not smoking. It is important to regularly monitor the level of blood cholesterol and blood pressure measured. If you follow these guidelines, the risk of stroke to move to decline by 85%.

"It is wrong to consider stroke an inevitable consequence of aging, - says Professor Frick Verhut of the European Community of Cardiology. - Identification and elimination of risk factors allow people many times to reduce the number of cases. Strokes rarely occur without any reason. They lead unhealthy diet, years of cigarettes and alcohol, high pressure, etc. "

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