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Recent health studies have revealed 8 key ways to reduce your risk of stroke, which is one of the leading causes of death and disability in England and the world.
According to the study, stroke can be largely prevented through lifestyle changes. Factors that increase your risk of stroke include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, lack of physical activity, and smoking. Here are the 8 most important ways to reduce these risks:
1- Quit smoking: Smoking doubles your risk of stroke.
2 - Control blood pressure: High blood pressure increases your risk of stroke.
3 - Monitor cholesterol: High cholesterol contributes to an increased risk of stroke.
4 - Monitor blood sugar: Controlling sugar helps reduce your risk of stroke.
5 - Maintain a healthy weight: Obesity increases your risk of stroke.
6 - Follow the Mediterranean diet: A healthy diet reduces your risk of stroke.
7 - Good sleep: Getting 7-9 hours of sleep a day helps control blood pressure.
8 - Physical activity: Doing 150 minutes of moderate activity per week reduces the risk of stroke.
By following these simple tips, you can significantly reduce your risk of stroke and improve your overall health.
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