Stroke is the leading cause of death and disability in Vietnam. According to statistics, there are hundreds of thousands of new stroke cases each year, most of which leave serious sequelae. What is worrying is that the disease can suddenly occur to anyone, at any age.

However, medical research shows that the majority of strokes are preventable by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Developing daily habits not only helps protect the cardiovascular system and brain, but also improves overall health.

5 daily habits to help reduce the risk of stroke

1. Maintain a balanced diet

Diet plays an important role in stroke prevention. A diet rich in green vegetables, fresh fruits, whole grains, fish and limited red meat, fried foods, and processed foods will help reduce blood fat and blood pressure. Reducing salt intake to less than 5g per day is also an important factor in preventing high blood pressure, a leading cause of stroke.

2. Exercise regularly

Regular exercise helps improve blood circulation, maintain a healthy weight and stabilize blood pressure. You don't need to exercise too hard, just walking briskly for 30 minutes a day, doing yoga, cycling or swimming 3 to 5 times a week will have a clear effect. Physical activity also helps reduce stress and improve sleep, two factors closely related to the risk of stroke.

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3. Control blood pressure and blood sugar

High blood pressure and diabetes are the biggest risk factors for stroke. Therefore, regular blood pressure measurement, regular blood sugar check and following your doctor's instructions are mandatory if you are in the risk group. In addition, a low-sugar, low-salt diet, limiting alcohol and quitting smoking will help control blood pressure as well as blood sugar levels.

4. Get enough sleep and reduce stress

Insufficient sleep or prolonged sleep disorders increase the risk of high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes, which in turn increase the risk of stroke. Adults should sleep 7 to 8 hours a night. At the same time, learning to manage stress through meditation, yoga, reading or relaxing walks also helps protect the brain and cardiovascular system.

5. Regular health check-ups and risk screening

Many people only go to the doctor when they have unusual symptoms, but in reality, diseases such as high blood pressure, dyslipidemia or narrowing of blood vessels often progress silently without obvious symptoms. Regular health check-ups, especially stroke screening using methods such as Doppler ultrasound, MRI of the brain or blood tests will help detect risks early and take timely preventive measures.

Conclude

Stroke is not an inevitable disease. By changing some daily habits such as eating healthy, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep and having regular health check-ups, you can significantly reduce your risk of getting the disease.

Remember, prevention is always easier and less expensive than treatment. Taking the initiative to build a healthy lifestyle today is the best way to protect your health and your family's.

Source: https://skr.vn/phong-ngua-dot-quy-5-thoi-quen-hang-ngay-ban-nen-lam-theo/