How to prevent brain stroke?
By anilkumar15
@anilkumar15 (82)
India
March 3, 2011 11:08am CST
Now a days i heard many people suffering brain stroke. I think this is increasing and many young guys are victims of it. This was not occured in eralytimes (before 25 years)
as it seen now. the rate is increasing. I assume that the reason is fast food. fast food contains good amount of fat and carbohydrates which over the time harden nerves and blood circulation becomes slower and at last ot results in numbness in any parts of the body and results in paralysis or brain stroke.
4 responses
@amirev777 (4117)
• India
3 Mar 11
Hi
One of the major reasons for a stroke is Hypertension or High Blood pressure. A high blood pressure is a silent killer and a stroke is one of its many complications. People with healthy blood pressure—less than 120/80—have about half the lifetime risk of stroke as those with high blood pressure, or hypertension. High blood pressure damages blood vessels throughout the body, making them more susceptible to developing clots and thus leading to strokes. Here are five things you can do to avoid the risk of strokes:
1. Exercise regularly: Exercise helps reduce blood pressure by making the heart stronger. And the stronger the heart, the less effort it takes to pump blood around the body—so the lower the blood pressure.
2. Drink moderately: Excessive drinking leads to a rise in blood pressure and also increases the risk of stroke.
3. Control your weight - Excessive weight gain and obesity is linked to higher risk of stroke.
4. Eat a healthy diet-Diets high in saturated fat and cholesterol can raise blood-cholesterol levels. Cholesterol tends to adhere to the arteries, and blood tends to stick to those spots, increasing the risk of clotting. Excess salt intake can also contribute to high blood pressure. Eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day may reduce stroke risk.
5. Stop smoking - The nicotine and carbon monoxide in the smoke can damage the cardiovascular system, leading to a higher risk of stroke.
@cameo69217717 (52)
• China
4 Mar 11
You write very detailed, it's very useful. Thanks!
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@belle1820 (11)
• Philippines
5 Mar 11
Hi Kumar,
Firstly, congratulations for taking in awareness of the possible preventions and causes of brain stroke. However, there are many factors leading to brain stroke
such as:
1. diet- eating in fast food restaurants could be one but if moderation is given then there is no problem to it.
2. excercise- is one of the key to efficient flow of blood and oxygen to the body/brain. Burning your excess cholesterol specially the bad ones.
3. genetics- having a history from genes could be a point that one should be cautious.
4. lifestyle- smoking and drinking in excessive mode could significantly increase the chance of developing the stroke.
- clots to the brain, hemorrhage, High blood pressure....and more could lead to brain stroke and more.
@soapies1973 (931)
• United States
3 Mar 11
Keep your blood pressure down. You can't blame it all on fast food. Good luck.
