How to prevent stroke in daily life
Dec 12, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Introduction
Stroke usually refers to cerebrovascular accident. To prevent stroke, it is important to control underlying diseases, maintain a healthy diet, engage in regular moderate exercise, manage emotional stress, and eliminate unhealthy habits. If symptoms such as limb numbness, slurred speech, or blurred vision occur, immediate medical attention at a hospital is necessary. Hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia are major risk factors for stroke.
Stroke generally refers to cerebrovascular accident (or cerebral apoplexy). To prevent stroke, it is essential to control underlying medical conditions, maintain a healthy diet, engage in regular moderate exercise, manage emotional stress, and eliminate unhealthy habits. If symptoms such as limb numbness, slurred speech, or blurred vision occur, seek immediate medical attention.
1. Control underlying diseases: Hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia are major risk factors for stroke. Follow medical advice to take medications regularly, monitor health indicators consistently, and avoid fluctuations that may lead to vascular damage.
2. Maintain a healthy diet: Reduce intake of high-salt, high-fat, and high-sugar foods. Increase consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and high-quality proteins. Maintain a light and balanced diet to reduce strain on blood vessels.
3. Engage in regular moderate exercise: Choose aerobic activities such as brisk walking, jogging, or swimming based on individual fitness levels. Exercise at least five times per week for 30 minutes or more each session to improve blood circulation and enhance vascular elasticity.
4. Manage emotional stress: Chronic anxiety, irritability, and sleep deprivation can elevate blood pressure. Maintain a regular sleep schedule and use relaxation techniques such as meditation or listening to music to regulate emotions and support overall mental and physical balance.
5. Eliminate unhealthy habits: Smoking damages the vascular endothelium, while excessive alcohol consumption causes blood pressure fluctuations. Strictly quit smoking, limit alcohol intake, and avoid lifestyle habits that may trigger stroke.
Daily care should emphasize regular health check-ups to monitor vascular health, maintain a well-ventilated and clean living environment, and avoid colds or chills that could cause blood pressure changes. Regularly monitor key indicators such as blood pressure and blood glucose, and combine consistent daily routines with rational dietary habits to build a comprehensive defense against stroke.
