A study has found that people
at high genetic risk of stroke can still reduce their chance of getting it by
sticking to a healthy lifestyle. This includes quitting smoking and maintaining
an ideal weight. The need of the hour is to raise awareness on the importance
of adopting a balanced lifestyle right from a young age and for elders in the
family to set precedence for kids on these lines.
This proves the age old Vedic
expression that you can change your destiny and sanchit karmas by following a
proper lifestyle.
The acronym FAST can be used
to recognize the warning signs of stroke.
Face — Ask the person to
smile. Does one side of the face droop?
Arms — Ask the person to raise
both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
Speech — Ask the person to
repeat a simple sentence. Are the words slurred? Does he or she fail to repeat
the sentence correctly? and
Time — If the answer to any of
these questions is yes, time is important.
Neurological disorders are the
most complex among all health problems. People should therefore exercise
regularly, maintain a healthy weight, keep their sugar, blood pressure and
cholesterol under control, and most importantly quit smoking and alcohol
consumption.
Stroke is an emergency and
getting timely help and treatment is extremely important. Hence, it is very
important to act fast to identify these patients. Early treatment improves the
chances of recovery.
Dr KK Aggarwal
Padma Shri
Awardee
President Elect Confederation of
Medical Associations in Asia and Oceania
(CMAAO)
Group
Editor-in-Chief IJCP Publications
President Heart
Care Foundation of India
Past National President
IMA
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