Preventing Stroke At Any Age:
Stroke Is Preventable
Stroke strikes without warning, often due to everyday habits. As the article warns, “Imagine waking up and not being able to speak.” Yet, “up to 80% of strokes are preventable” through small daily changes, especially after meals and before bedtime.
After Meals: 3 Key Don’ts
1. Don’t nap right after eating – It “disrupts digestion and can impair metabolic regulation.”
2. Don’t stay sedentary – “Walking speed increases were associated with a 13% reduction in stroke risk.”
3. Don’t drink alcohol – Even moderate amounts “raise inflammation and damage vascular cells.”
Before Bed: 4 Key Don’ts
Avoid:
- Eating after 9 p.m.
- Irregular sleep schedules
- Alcohol before bed
- Caffeine or heavy meals late
Why It Matters
Disrupting sleep or meal timing harms metabolism and increases inflammation. These daily habits “leverage circadian biology, metabolic control, and sleep hygiene”—powerful tools to lower stroke risk.
