One must have heard of people who slumped, then confirmed dead when rushed to hospital. Most of this death were caused by inherent heart diseases known or unknown to the sufferer. Stroke also has become one of the major 'demons' that deface our elderly ones as a result of brain defect. Below are tips recommended by experts in medical field on preventing diseases from the heart and brain as extracted from The Punch. Don’t smoke: One of the best ways to protect yourself against a stroke or heart attack is to avoid smoking. The benefits of quitting show up after only a few months. Maintain a healthy weight: Being overweight increases your risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, cardiovascular disease and diabetes – risk factors for a stroke and heart attack. Do some exercise to keep yourself fit and weightless. Limit fats and cholesterol: Choose fat-free or low-fat dairy products. Limit saturated fats and avoid trans fats. Instead of butter, margari...
Conference Former minister of finance Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala pictured with
dignitaries including Justine Greening, UK Secretary for International
Development, at G7 support meeting for the African Risk Capacity during
Paris Climate Change conference
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