With the aging of the population, the incidence of cerebral infarction is also increasing year by year. Cerebral infarction can not only bring great distress to the patient's life, but can also lead to serious consequences and even life-threatening. Therefore, it is important for people aged 50 years and older to prevent cerebral infarction. Here, I will introduce you to the "5 good things" to help you prevent cerebral infarction and protect your brain health.
First of all, maintain good eating habits. Diet plays a crucial role in the prevention of cerebral infarction. We should follow the principle of "low salt, low fat, low sugar, and high fiber", consume more fiber-rich foods such as fresh vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, and moderate intake of foods rich in unsaturated fatty acids, such as fish, nuts, etc. In addition, it is necessary to limit the intake of foods high in salt, fat, and sugar, and avoid excessive alcohol consumption and smoking, as these poor eating habits will increase the risk of cerebral infarction.
Second, maintain good weight control. Obesity is one of the risk factors for cerebral infarction, and an overweight body will increase the cardiovascular burden, resulting in increased blood pressure, dyslipidemia, etc., thereby increasing the risk of cerebral infarction. Therefore, we should maintain a proper weight and control it through a reasonable diet and moderate exercise. In addition, it is necessary to avoid sitting for long periods of time, have regular physical examinations, and detect and deal with weight abnormalities in a timely manner.
Third, maintain good blood pressure control. Hypertension is one of the main risk factors for cerebral infarction, and long-term hypertension can damage the blood vessel wall and increase the risk of cerebral infarction. Therefore, we should measure our blood pressure regularly to keep it within the normal range. If abnormal blood pressure is found, you should take active measures to adjust it, such as improving your diet, exercising moderately, and taking antihypertensive drugs as prescribed.
Fourth, maintain good blood sugar control. Diabetes mellitus is one of the risk factors for cerebral infarction, and high blood sugar can damage the blood vessel wall and increase the risk of cerebral infarction. Therefore, if you have diabetes, you should actively control your blood sugar, monitor your blood sugar levels regularly, take medications** as prescribed, and pay attention to diet control and moderate exercise.
Finally, maintain good mental health. Psychological stress is one of the risk factors for cerebral infarction, and long-term negative emotions such as anxiety and depression can lead to increased blood pressure and decreased immunity, increasing the risk of cerebral infarction. Therefore, we should learn to deal with stress effectively, maintain a good attitude, and participate in some relaxing activities, such as sports, reading, traveling, etc., to relieve stress and maintain mental health.
In short, the prevention of cerebral infarction requires us to achieve "5 good", that is, maintaining good eating habits, good weight control, good blood pressure control, good blood sugar control and good mental health. Only by keeping these principles in mind and putting them into practice can we effectively prevent cerebral infarction and protect our brain health. I hope that everyone can pay attention to the prevention of cerebral infarction, take responsibility for their own health, and enjoy a happy old age.