Reduce Your Risk Factors for Stroke
Actor Luke Perry was a familiar
face on TV screens for almost 30 years, as a teen on “Beverly Hills
90210” and recently as Archie’s dad on “Riverdale.”
His shocking stroke and death at 52 have a lot of people questioning
whether there’s such a thing as “Too young for a stroke.”
The sad truth is, not really. Stroke is the second leading cause of death
worldwide, according to the World Health Organization,
and while it’s more common among older people, it can occur at any age.
The good news is, we can control some of our risk factors by taking better care
of ourselves — including exercise, diet, reducing obesity, not smoking, and
managing high blood pressure. It is “preventable, treatable and
beatable,” the American Stroke Association says.
You’re better off if you avoid consuming too many calories, too much saturated
and trans fat, and excessive salt. The government also recommends everyone move
at least 150 minutes each week.
And that’s a minimum — of movement, not vigorous
exercise that can bring even greater change to your life with more strength,
endurance and agility.
You have countless reasons to work out and watch what you eat. So, here’s one
more: Managing your weight and blood pressure can help reduce your risk for
stroke.
