Stroke is one of the most common causes of death and disability around the world. The good news is that up to 80% of strokes can be avoided. We can greatly lower our risk of stroke by making minor adjustments to the way we live our lives. After meals and before bed are two very important times of the day when our habits can affect our chance of having a stroke.
Three Things You Shouldn’t Do After Meals
Don’t sleep or nap right after eating. Give your body at least two to three hours to digest your food before you lie down or take a nap. This can help keep you from becoming insulin resistant, gaining weight, or having high blood pressure.
Don’t sit still after meals. Go for a 20-minute stroll after supper to help keep your blood sugar and blood pressure in check. Even a little bit of walking can lower your chances of getting type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.
Don’t drink alcohol just after eating. Alcohol can make inflammation worse and harm blood vessel cells, which raises the risk of stroke. After meals, drink herbal tea or water instead.
4 Things You Shouldn’t Do Before Bed
Finish dinner by 8 or 9 p.m. so that your body has time to digest it and to lower your risk of cerebrovascular illness. Eating late can throw off your body’s natural rhythm and throw off your metabolic balance.
Don’t go to bed too late or change your bedtime too often: Try to get 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night and stick to a regular sleep routine. Not getting enough sleep can make you more likely to have a stroke or heart attack.
Don’t drink alcohol close to bedtime. Even though it could help you fall asleep, it can make your sleep worse and enhance your risk of having a stroke. Don’t drink alcohol in the evening; instead, drink relaxing drinks that don’t have alcohol in them.
Don’t eat or drink a lot of caffeine late at night: Caffeine can make it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep, and heavy or spicy foods can make you reflux and wake you up. To keep your heart healthy and your sleep quality high, plan your caffeine and meal intake ahead of time.
We can lower our risk of stroke and improve our general health and well-being by making these easy routines a part of our daily lives. Keep in mind that even little modifications can have a major impact on our health [1].
