7 Ways to Reduce Exposure to Risk of Stroke
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In recent years, increasing non-communicable diseases continues to increase. Stroke, for example, attacks that cause the death of brain tissue on it, has now become a serious enough threat, as well as other diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes.
David Spence, MD, Director of the Center for Stroke Prevention Robarts Research Institute in Canada said the chances of disease-related death by 20 percent, by 40 percent to 25 percent bersiko disability and severe disability.
Meanwhile, David Wiebers, MD, professor of neurology at the Mayo Clinic, revealing, as much as 50-80 percent risk of stroke can be prevented.
"The trick, start a healthy lifestyle changes since the age of 25, 35, or 45 years. Thus, you can minimize the risk of stroke at the age of 60, 70, or 80's," he said.
Here are 7 (seven) steps carefully to reduce the risk of stroke.
1. Drinking water
Loma Linda University researchers found men who drank five or more glasses of water each day can cut stroke risk by 53 percent when compared with those who drank less than three glasses.
Water helps thin the blood which in turn reduces the chance to form blood clots, according to Jackie Chan, DrPH, as principal investigator. "You have to drink water throughout the day to keep blood thin, starting with one or two cups in the morning," said Dr Chan.
2. Reduce drinking soda
Researchers from Loma Linda University also found that men who drink large quantities of liquids other than water actually has a higher risk of stroke (46 percent). A theory says, the consumption of sugary beverages like soda will trigger the release of water from the bloodstream, and cause blood thickening.
3. Avoid stress
In a study published in Stroke, the researchers enrolled 2100 men to determine the link between anxiety and stroke. The result is known that the guy who always feels anxious three times more likely to have ischemic stroke than men who are calm.
"Anxiety causes chronic overproduction of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that regulates the control of brain circulation," said Ernest Friedman, MD, professor of psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University.
4. Stay away from cigarette smoke
Researchers from the University of Auckland found that people exposed to secondhand smoke are 82 percent more likely to suffer a stroke than those who never inhaled.
"To get rid of every single bit of carbon monoxide, you should get some fresh air for about 8 hours. However, most of the carbon monoxide will be lost from your body in the first hour," said Laurence Fechter, PhD, professor of toxicology at the University of Oklahoma.
5. Reduce levels of homocysteine
Eating some types of vitamins and minerals can reduce levels of homocysteine are associated with the occurrence of stroke. Additional folate intake will help reduce the risk of stroke, but only for some people.
"As many as 50-60 percent will not respond with lower homocysteine," said Seth J Baum, MD, Medical Director of Mind / Body Medical Institute, a Harvard affiliate.
Dr. Baum recommends 1,000 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid, plus 25 milligrams (mg) of vitamin B6, 1,000 mcg of B12, and 1,800 mg of amino acid N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC). "With folate, B6, B12, and NAC supplementation, almost everyone will have normal homocysteine levels," says Dr. Baum.
6. Aerobics
Aerobic exercise is a drug antistroke. "Regular exercise can lower blood pressure, increase levels of HDL cholesterol, lowering LDL cholesterol, and reduce the stickiness of blood," Judd said Jerry Pryde, MD, a psychiatrist at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles.
7. Flu vaccine
French researchers found that people who get the flu vaccine every year for five years, 42 percent lower risk of experiencing a stroke than those without.
"Chronic infection and inflammation can cause damage to the arteries and increase the risk of blood clots," said Pierre Amarenco, MD.
David Spence, MD, Director of the Center for Stroke Prevention Robarts Research Institute in Canada said the chances of disease-related death by 20 percent, by 40 percent to 25 percent bersiko disability and severe disability.
Meanwhile, David Wiebers, MD, professor of neurology at the Mayo Clinic, revealing, as much as 50-80 percent risk of stroke can be prevented.
"The trick, start a healthy lifestyle changes since the age of 25, 35, or 45 years. Thus, you can minimize the risk of stroke at the age of 60, 70, or 80's," he said.
Here are 7 (seven) steps carefully to reduce the risk of stroke.
1. Drinking water
Loma Linda University researchers found men who drank five or more glasses of water each day can cut stroke risk by 53 percent when compared with those who drank less than three glasses.
Water helps thin the blood which in turn reduces the chance to form blood clots, according to Jackie Chan, DrPH, as principal investigator. "You have to drink water throughout the day to keep blood thin, starting with one or two cups in the morning," said Dr Chan.
2. Reduce drinking soda
Researchers from Loma Linda University also found that men who drink large quantities of liquids other than water actually has a higher risk of stroke (46 percent). A theory says, the consumption of sugary beverages like soda will trigger the release of water from the bloodstream, and cause blood thickening.
3. Avoid stress
In a study published in Stroke, the researchers enrolled 2100 men to determine the link between anxiety and stroke. The result is known that the guy who always feels anxious three times more likely to have ischemic stroke than men who are calm.
"Anxiety causes chronic overproduction of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that regulates the control of brain circulation," said Ernest Friedman, MD, professor of psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University.
4. Stay away from cigarette smoke
Researchers from the University of Auckland found that people exposed to secondhand smoke are 82 percent more likely to suffer a stroke than those who never inhaled.
"To get rid of every single bit of carbon monoxide, you should get some fresh air for about 8 hours. However, most of the carbon monoxide will be lost from your body in the first hour," said Laurence Fechter, PhD, professor of toxicology at the University of Oklahoma.
5. Reduce levels of homocysteine
Eating some types of vitamins and minerals can reduce levels of homocysteine are associated with the occurrence of stroke. Additional folate intake will help reduce the risk of stroke, but only for some people.
"As many as 50-60 percent will not respond with lower homocysteine," said Seth J Baum, MD, Medical Director of Mind / Body Medical Institute, a Harvard affiliate.
Dr. Baum recommends 1,000 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid, plus 25 milligrams (mg) of vitamin B6, 1,000 mcg of B12, and 1,800 mg of amino acid N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC). "With folate, B6, B12, and NAC supplementation, almost everyone will have normal homocysteine levels," says Dr. Baum.
6. Aerobics
Aerobic exercise is a drug antistroke. "Regular exercise can lower blood pressure, increase levels of HDL cholesterol, lowering LDL cholesterol, and reduce the stickiness of blood," Judd said Jerry Pryde, MD, a psychiatrist at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles.
7. Flu vaccine
French researchers found that people who get the flu vaccine every year for five years, 42 percent lower risk of experiencing a stroke than those without.
"Chronic infection and inflammation can cause damage to the arteries and increase the risk of blood clots," said Pierre Amarenco, MD.
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