Stroke Awareness…It’s About Time

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Every 45 seconds someone in America has a stroke

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Sherry H.

There are an estimated six million stroke survivors in America.

What you can do to with your doctors help:

1.  Have regular checkups- A doctor can pinpoint major risk factors such as smoking, elevated cholesterol or blood pressure, excess weight and diabetes.

2.  Control your cholesterol -  A simple blood test can show your blood cholesterol level.  If it’s too high, dietary changes, exercise, eight loss and/or drugtherapy can bring it down to a safer level.

3.  Keep tabs on your blood pressure – Even if it’s less than 120/80 mm Hg, have it checked at least every two years.  If it’s 120/80 or above, have it checked more often, according to your doctor’s recommendations.

4. Keep diabetes in check – Your doctor can detect diabetes or a pre-diabetic condition and prescribe a program to minimize the risk.

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