Relax to Reduce Your Risk of Stroke
Saturday February 9, 2008
Have you ever heard that stress is bad for the heart? That is probably true. Situations of high stress increase our blood pressure and leave us at an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. This is especially true in people who already suffer from high blood pressure and depend on medication to maintain their blood pressure under control.
Here are three things you can do to live a more harmonious, less stressful life:
- Live a relaxed life by having healthy relationships: Avoid headaches and unnecessary stress by spending most of your time with people who prefer peace and harmony in their lives.
- Ignore negative stimuli-don't worry: Ignore the things (and the people) that bother you the most. Your peace of mind is your key to a stress free, healthy life.
- Practice less complaining and more problem solving: Try to channel your energy away from your preoccupations, and closer to effecting positive changes
Comments
Recent research has shown that people who are stressed are more likely to suffer from a stroke. This is due to an increase in their blood pressure, which over time can lead to damaged arteries.
Stroke Physiotherapy and rehabilitation often takes longer with people who have unstable blood pressure following a stroke.