New stroke prevention guidelines released by American Stroke Association
Strokes are the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States, and the leading cause of disability. On Monday, the American Stroke Association published its updated guidelines for stroke prevention.
Stroke Prevention: New Guidelines for Risk Factor Screening and Lifestyle Modification
The new primary prevention of stroke guidelines from the American Stroke Association urges healthcare professionals to screen people for stroke risk factors, including high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol,
Up to 80% of strokes are preventable with lifestyle changes, new guidelines suggest
The recommendations emphasize a Mediterranean diet, regular physical activity, and closer monitoring of high-risk groups, including women and transgender individuals.
What new guidelines say to do to prevent a stroke
Although some people might benefit from medications, lifestyle behaviors that can help reduce stroke risk include healthy nutrition. The guidelines recommend a Mediterranean-style diet, which has been shown to reduce the risk of stroke.
New guidelines focus on preventing first strokes through healthy living
Healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as good nutrition, smoking cessation and being physically active, along with routine health screenings and managing risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke with medication,
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Stroke Prevention: Lifestyle Changes and Risk Management
A stroke, like a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply to the brain is disturbed, resulting in the rapid and permanent death of brain cells or neurones in a time-dependent way. The blood supply can be restored for a limited duration,
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