because of brain attack It is the third leading cause of disability, and health experts have shared some ways in which you can reduce your risk in winter, according to the report published on “indiatoday”.
Winter can affect our health in many ways, and health experts suggest that during the colder months, the drop in temperature can have unexpected effects on the heart, moreover, increasing the risk of stroke.
A stroke occurs when there is a sudden loss of brain cells or death of brain cells due to blood deposits as a result of a blockage in an artery.
And about that, Dr. Kunal Bahrani, Director of Neurology, Fortis Escorts Hospital, said that a stroke occurs when the blood flow to the brain is disrupted either through a blocked whistle in the brain, or the bursting of blood vessels in the brain, which is called a hemorrhagic stroke.
He said, that once the patient was infected stroke He is also likely to have frequent strokes, hence, it is important to take precautions against stroke incidents.
According to the World Health Organization, stroke is the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of disability. In fact, one in four people are at risk of having a stroke in their lifetime. Therefore, Dr. Bahrani advised making some lifestyle changes to prevent stroke, especially in Winter.
Precautions to reduce the risk of stroke, including:
Strokes can be prevented by taking your prescribed medications regularly, which may include blood pressure medications, cholesterol-lowering medications called statins, and medications that prevent blood clots such as aspirin and other blood thinners.
Some medications that help keep your blood sugar near normal help prevent stroke.
Lifestyle changes such as exercise, smoking cessation, and a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products go a long way in preventing strokes.
It can also help to reduce your salt intake as recommended by your doctor to 5g per day or 1 teaspoon per day.
Movement or activity, even for short periods of 5 to 10 minutes after every hour of inactivity, has health benefits.
Lose weight. If you are overweight, it is helpful to limit your alcohol consumption to safe limits.
It is advised to quit tobacco in all its forms, whether it is oral, cigarettes or two-way.