My dads side has really been hit hard with stroke in my grandmothers. I exersize every day what else can I do to lower my risk? Thank you.
2007-10-25 02:43:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Buy a blood pressure monitor at your local drug store and take readings every day at the same time of day for two weeks. That will give you an indication of your regular pressure. Every one has 'spikes' that don't necessarily indicate a problem. If you have 3 or more readings above 130/85, you should seek a Dr.'s advice.
Beyond exercising every day though, you can limit caffeine and alcohol intake and reduce sodium in your diet. I assume you don't smoke. Also, garlic supplements are known to help lower pressure.
Good luck.
2007-10-25 02:55:35 · answer #1 · answered by mikey 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buy the book "Longevity Made Simple", and read it cover to cover. Twice. It just came out.
Its by a former National level oarsman, now Masters National level, who has been a highly regarded cardiologist in Colorado the past 30 years.
2007-10-25 20:57:55 · answer #2 · answered by Laurence W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get regular checkups and buy a blood pressure monitor. Seeing your physican regularly for that specific reason will prevent a stroke.
2007-10-25 09:50:06 · answer #3 · answered by sassy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Watch your diet. Keep your blood pressure under control. Limit your intake of salt. Get regular medical checkups. If you have a problem controlling your anger, take anger management classes.
Ask your doctor for more ideas.
2007-10-25 09:46:18 · answer #4 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not smoke, exercise, eat healthy (avoid starchy foods and sugars) get plenty omega oils, take low dose aspirin every day.
2007-10-25 09:53:39 · answer #5 · answered by cimra 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You already exercise. So taking vitamins A, C, and E will help. In particular, Vitamin E. Also, check your blood pressure.
2007-10-25 09:48:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just stay active
eat healthy
And make sure you go for yearly check ups even if you arent sick.
2007-10-25 09:46:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
eat healthy and go to your doctor regularly to make sure there's nothing wrong
2007-10-25 09:47:19 · answer #8 · answered by Jesus 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
eat plenty of greasy fries
2007-10-25 09:50:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋