8 Ways to Decrease Risk of Stroke
5. Check your cholesterol levels
Cholesterol has become the silent killer these days. Just as you would want to get your blood pressure levels checked, you also need to get your cholesterol levels checked as it clogs your arteries. You need to start worrying if your cholesterol level is more than 200.
6. Diabetes
Just as high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels can increase the chances of a stroke; uncontrolled diabetes too can damage your system and cause a stroke. Manage your diabetes and take the pills prescribed by your doctor.
7. Eat healthy and exercise regularly
Too much fatty foods and fat deposits in the wrong places can also cause a stroke. Prefer a diet that is low in trans-fat, sodium and go for a diet that is rich in greens, fruits and vegetables. Exercising regularly also helps you stay fit and prevent a stroke.
8. Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
It is a stroke like condition that does no permanent damage. But if you can identify this and get treatment on time, you would be good as 40% of people who have experiences TIA will eventually get a stroke.
