Stroke Hit Baby Boomers More

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According to a new nine-year study, may suffer more men and women under the age of 65 years of a stroke. The U.S., baby boomers! Gosh!
After tracking more than 7,000 people for stroke in St. Louis hospital treatment, almost half took less than 65 years, and 1 of 4 on 55th This is different than suggested by the National Institutes of Health data, the three come from four strokes after 65 years.
Younger patients experienced mild or moderate stroke, so most are not given rehabilitation. Although the study, published in the September / October American Journal of Occupational Therapy, was only one patient followed at the hospital, said study author Timothy Wolf of Washington University School of Medicine, "This could be a national trend."
The American Heart Association, said the research shows, in general you can not get enough people post-stroke rehabilitation and younger victims are less likely.


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We have heard several times, but now a reality that we, as the baby boomers are not invincible and stroke is very real for our generation. Here are suggestions from the American Heart Association. 9 ways in 2009 to avoid a heart attack or stroke from the American Heart Association? Easy ... But would you do it?

Stop smoking. If you smoke, quit. If someone in your household smokes, encourage them to quit. We know it's hard. But it is difficult to recover from a heart attack or stroke, or life with chronic stroke. Commit to quit. We are here to help when you need it.


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Choose a good diet. A healthy diet is one of the best weapons you have to fight cardiovascular disease. The foods you eat (and number) may affect other risk factors under control cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. Choose nutrient-rich foods - nutrient-poor foods longer - the vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients, but have fewer calories. Diet rich in vegetables, fish, fruits, whole grains and high in fiber, protein and fat-free or low-fat dairy products is the key. And coordinate a healthy weight, your diet with your physical activity so that as many calories you use in.


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Reduce cholesterol levels. Fat is inserted into the arteries of a disaster waiting to happen. Sooner or later, might have a heart attack or stroke. Reduce the intake of saturated fat, trans fatty acids and cholesterol and exercise. If diet and exercise can not only get the numbers down, then treatment may be the key. Make like a doctor. Lowering high blood pressure. This is the biggest risk factor for stroke. Stroke is not a killer, and one of the leading causes of disability in the United States. Stroke recovery is difficult at best and can be disabled for life. Shake that salt habit, take your medications as recommended by your doctor and get moving. The numbers must be broken down and stay down. Their goal is less than 120/80 mmHg.
Be physically active every day. Research has shown that, at least 30 minutes of physical activity on five or more days per week lower blood pressure, help lower cholesterol and keep your weight at a healthy level. But something is better than nothing. If you do nothing now, start slowly. Even 10 minutes at a time, offer may be some health benefits. Studies show that people who have achieved even a moderate fitness level, far less likely to die early compared with low fitness.


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