A stroke is a deadly and sudden condition; you can never be prepared
for it. Yes, it is true that strokes are sudden but in many scenarios,
there are signs to this impending danger. Some signs and factors to
stroke are well-know like atrial fibrillation or high blood pressure or
old age. There are also some uncommon signs and factors of stroke that
many individuals are not aware of. Some of them are the following:
Bad migraines
A prolonged study conducted in Iceland found that bad migraines
accompanied with aura (visual disturbances) can increase the chance of
stroke by 21 percent. Due to the result of this study, now experts are
searching for implicit risk factors that contribute to migraine, stroke
and heart attack. They are also trying to figure out the connection
between a migraine and stroke.
Hispanics have a higher chance of stroke
The statistics are not in favor of the Hispanic according to the
American Stroke Association. Research found that 25% of Hispanic men and
33% of Hispanic women die due to stroke. What makes it scarier is that
individuals from the Hispanic descent get strokes earlier in their life.
For example, the average age of stroke for the Caucasian is 80 but for
Hispanics it is 67.
Eating processed meats not good for your heart
If you regularly eat processed meats like bacon, ham, sausage, hot dog
and cold cut, then be prepared for this shocking fact. You have 23%
higher chance of getting a stroke. The research might not be clear-cut
but experts claim that high sodium intake increases blood pressure,
which causes vascular stiffness. They also believe nitrate and nitrite
preservatives to be the culprits but do not have any scientific
explanation yet.
Individuals who never exercise
According to research, moderate exercise will reduce the risk of deadly
stroke by 30%. If you regularly perform cardiovascular fitness
exercises, then you will not have to worry about your heart. Even 30
minutes of brisk walking, just five times a week can have a good impact
on your body.
Individuals with diabetes have a higher chance of getting a stroke
Research indicates that individuals with type-2 diabetes are probably
three times most likely to experience a life-threatening stroke. The
risk becomes bigger if you are a smoker, or if you develop aterial
fibrillation or hyperglycemia. The worst part is no matter how much you
try to control your diabetes; it will not decrease your risk to stroke.
Compare to Caucasians, African-Americans are twice as likely to die from strokes
African-Americans are more likely to die from strokes than Caucasians
according to research. Like Hispanics, African Americans get stroke at a
relatively young age.
People who consume too much alcohol daily are likely to get strokes
Drinking too much alcohol increases stroke risk because your blood
pressure increases. Ironically, drinking two glasses of red wine daily
is good for your heart. In any case, always drink alcohol in moderation
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