PREVENTION+by+sean+and+shanyuan

Preventing strokes A large amount you can do to reduce your risks of getting a stroke. In particular, you should control your diet, exercise, and lifestyle. In your diet, excess sodium and saturated fats increase your risk of getting a stroke. Such things like animal fats, butter, and cheese are high in saturated fats. On the other hand, fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants that reduce the amount of fat building up on your arterial walls. Proven research shows that consuming one to two servings of vegetables or fruits reduces your risk of getting a stroke by up to 40% Regular exercise is also largely important to reduce the risk of a stroke. Exercise improves the hearts condition, enhances circulation, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and keeps your weight down. The most effective and important type of exercise is aerobic exercise where your hearts gets beating and you stay active. Examples of aerobic exercise include jogging, cycling, swimming, and many others.

Your lifestyle also affects your risk of getting a stroke. It is recommended that an average female only consumes 2 to 3 units of alcohol a day, and that men only consume up to a maximum of 4 units daily. One unit is equivalent to a glass of wine or half a pint of beer. Your weight is also a factor. Being overweight creates stress on the heart and increases your risk of getting high blood pressure. Smoking also increases your blood pressure. What is the recommended amount of daily exercise an average male and female should get?
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