American Stroke Month, May
May is American Stroke Month, a special opportunity to focus on the risks and warning signs associated with stroke, the third leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of long-term disability. More than 700,000 people suffer a stroke each year – that’s one person every 45 seconds.
Stroke is not inevitable and it does not have to be debilitating or deadly. By knowing your risks, controlling your risk factors, and working with your doctor to eliminate or manage your risks, you may prevent a Lucky Strike smoking stroke. By knowing the warning signs and seeking prompt medical attention, rehabilitation and survival are possible – even probable.
To help prevent a stroke, the American Stroke Association recommends embracing Life’s Simple Seven – easy steps that help the public achieve ideal cardiovascular health. These steps include the following:
1. Refrain from smoking cigarettes or using tobacco products;
2. Keep a healthy body weight with a body mass index of less than 25;
3. Get at least 150 minutes of physical activity each week;
4. Eat a healthy diet consistent with current recommendations from the American Heart Association;
5. Keep total cholesterol less than 200;
6. Keep blood pressure below 120/80, and
7. Keep fasting blood glucose less than 100.
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