The good news? You can take action. Here are the reflexes recommended by specialists:
– Regularly monitor your blood pressure – Control your blood sugar if you have diabetes – Adopt a balanced diet to lower bad cholesterol levels – Quit smoking and avoid secondhand smoke – Limit alcohol consumption – Engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week – Maintain a healthy weight – Favor fruits, vegetables, fish, and healthy fats, while reducing salt and processed foods – Have regular health checkups, especially if you have a family history of health problems
If in doubt, remember the keyword FAST
If you observe sudden signs in yourself or a loved one, remember the FAST method: Face drooping on one side, Weak or numb arms, Speech (difficulty speaking or incomprehensibly), Time — call 15 immediately.
Every minute counts: acting quickly means preserving the future.
