Stroke prevention starts with lifestyle changes

  Risk factors for stroke are classified as controllable and uncontrollable. Age, gender, family history, and ethnicity are uncontrollable factors, while risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, dyslipidemia, carotid stenosis, lack of exercise, smoking and alcohol abuse, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and poor diet structure are controllable. Stroke prevention begins with lifestyle changes, which is easier said than done.  1, weight control, adhere to moderate exercise, recommended 3-5 times a week, each time 40-60 minutes of regular moderate intensity exercise, such as walking, jogging, cycling or other aerobic metabolic fitness activities.  2, advise smokers to quit smoking, if people who are addicted to smoking, can not quit at once, you can first control the following 10 cigarettes per day, and then gradually reduce to quit; drinkers should pay attention to control the amount of alcohol, men generally drink <50ml (1 two) / d daily white wine, beer does not exceed 640ml (1 bottle) / d, or wine <200ml (4 two) / d is appropriate, female drinkers reduce the amount by half .  3, diet, eat more fruits and vegetables (the latest guidelines recommend reaching 7-8 kinds), deep-sea fish, nuts, poultry (including chicken, duck and goose meat, eggs), soy products; pork, lamb and beef daily intake should not exceed 5%; in addition, reduce the intake of animal oil, unhealthy oil, the daily intake of saturated fatty acids (such as some foods rich in saturated fatty acids: full-fat milk, Cream, cheese, fatty pork, fried food, fast food, creamer, etc.) should also be less than 5%; at the same time to reduce the intake of sugar, limit salt intake; 4, pay attention to the combination of work and rest, to develop a good life and rest time, try to avoid staying up late, to ensure smooth bowel movements, to maintain a healthy state of mind.