That’s according to the American Stroke Association (ASA), which on Monday published its updated guidelines for stroke prevention in the journal Stroke. Physical activityFor stroke prevention, the ASA has historically recommended 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity , 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity or a combination of both. — and therefore increase stroke risk." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTEROverall, Bushnell said, the guidelines offer "relatively simple strategies" that could effectively lower the risk of stroke. "The main additional point is that all our recommendations will not only lead to better stroke prevention, but also improve brain health," she said.

Source: Fox News October 22, 2024 02:14 UTC