{"id":59,"date":"2025-02-11T20:53:57","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T02:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mickeylieberman.com\/strokes\/?p=59"},"modified":"2025-02-24T11:51:30","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T17:51:30","slug":"how-do-you-reduce-your-risk-of-stroke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mickeylieberman.com\/strokes\/how-do-you-reduce-your-risk-of-stroke\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Reduce Your Risk of Stroke?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Reduce Your Risk of Stroke<\/span><\/p>\n

You can protect yourself against stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Every 45 seconds, someone in the U.S. has one.<\/span><\/p>\n

It kills 160,000 people annually, mostly women, about 40,000 more women than men have strokes and more than 60 percent of all deaths from stroke occur in women.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is important to know the risk factors. Some are preventable and controllable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recognize the symptoms:<\/span><\/p>\n

Blood pressure: According to the American Heart Association, high blood pressure is the number one risk factor for stroke and it is controllable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Family history and obesity are factors in the development of hypertension.<\/span><\/p>\n

Women who take birth control pills or have reached menopause are at greater risk.<\/span><\/p>\n

A healthy lifestyle helps, but for many, medications are needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cholesterol: High levels of ‘bad’ low-density lipoprotein (LDL) increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n

High levels of ‘good’ high-density lipoprotein (HDL) are less than normal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Studies show women’s cholesterol is higher than men 45 years of age and that low levels of HDL seem to be a stronger risk factor for women.<\/span><\/p>\n

Diabetes: Diabetes is associated with high blood pressure and interferes with the ability to dissolve clots, increasing the risk of ischemic stroke. Lifestyle changes and medications can help.<\/span><\/p>\n

Diet and Exercise: Thirty minutes of moderate activity a day can help prevent heart disease. People with excess body fat, especially around the waist, are more likely to develop heart disease and stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eat healthy foods low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium.<\/span><\/p>\n

Smoking and drinking alcohol: Smokers and people exposed to smoke during the day are at increased risk of stroke. Excessive alcohol consumption can contribute to hypertension.<\/span><\/p>\n

Symptoms of stroke: It is essential to recognize stroke symptoms and seek help immediately. Time is crucial when it comes to prevention and long-term debilitating effects.<\/span><\/p>\n

Symptoms include:<\/span><\/p>\n