Prevention of cerebrovascular disease is a long-term process and should never be a surprise. We should master the four cornerstones of health, namely, reasonable diet, moderate exercise, smoking cessation and alcohol restriction, psychological balance, plus regular special medical checkups.
I. Reasonable diet
People should develop the habit of reasonable diet, and can often eat the following foods.
Vegetables
Leafy vegetables such as: cauliflower, cabbage, celery, Brussels sprouts, etc. Leafy vegetables can provide a lot of fiber, vitamins, trace elements, etc., can prevent cardiovascular sclerosis. There are also spinach, lettuce, squash, zucchini, carrots, peppers, sweet potatoes, etc. These bright vegetables are not only rich in trace elements, vitamins and fiber, but also do not contain antioxidant biotin, which can lower blood lipids and prevent hardening of blood vessels. Commonly cooked with soybean oil, canola oil or olive oil, these vegetable oils are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, which can maintain normal cerebrovascular function.
Fresh fruits
Such as: apples, grapes, apricots, peaches, strawberries, tomatoes, etc. Fruits are rich in trace elements, vitamins, fiber and antioxidant biotin, which can help prevent cerebrovascular disease.
Whole grain foods
Such as bread made from gluten-containing flour, brown rice, oatmeal, popcorn, etc. These foods contain high amounts of fiber, which can lower LDL cholesterol and prevent cerebral vascular hardening.
Low-fat or fat-free dairy products
Low-fat or fat-free milk, low-fat cow’s milk cheese, and yogurt can reduce the risk of cerebrovascular disease. People who are not used to drinking milk can also consume soy milk, tofu, dried tofu, and fresh or dried beans. Beans contain high amounts of plant proteins, lipids and fiber that are beneficial to brain health.
Deep-sea fish
Such as tuna, salmon, sardines, swordfish, etc. Deep-sea fish is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and other nutrients, which are beneficial to brain vascular health.
Moderate amount of red wine
Red wine has the effect of reducing low-density cholesterol, moderate consumption can reduce the risk of cerebrovascular disease.
Second, one hour of exercise every day
Nowadays, life is comfortable, people eat well and move less, therefore, it is important to strengthen the exercise of daily life, at least one hour of exercise every day to burn off the excess body fat. Exercise can be brisk walking, cycling, swimming, etc., as long as it suits you.
Third, quit smoking and limit alcohol
Frequent smoking is a recognized risk factor for ischemic stroke, and its pathophysiological effects on the body are multifaceted, mainly affecting the systemic vascular and blood system, accelerating atherosclerosis, promoting platelet aggregation, lowering HDL levels, etc. Long-term passive smoking can also increase the risk of stroke. Drinking alcohol must be moderate, do not abuse alcohol, the daily alcohol content of men should not exceed 50g, women should not exceed 20g.
Maintain a healthy mind and good mood
Avoid the causes of stroke, such as bad mood, anger, excitement, overexertion, overexertion, excessive exercise, sudden sitting up, constipation, watching TV for too long, etc.
Five, regularly do special medical examination
Nowadays, people are more aware of medical checkups, but some problems are not easily detected during general checkups. Therefore, it is recommended to do special medical checkups, such as blood pressure, blood lipid and blood sugar checkups, and carotid ultrasound checkups, etc., for early detection of hidden problems and timely treatment.