How to Prevent a Stroke What to Do and What Not to DoElizabeth Renter Why You Need to Know How to Prevent a Stroke The study looked at strokes between two periods, 1993-1994 and 2005. The incidence of stroke in people under the age 55 in 1993-1994 was about 13 percent this compared to 19 percent of them being under the age of 55 in 2005. Study author Brett Kissela of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine says that risk factors including diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol are likely to blame. Interestingly, all of these are preventable through diet and exercise. As the obesity rates climb in this country and around the world, so do the disease rates. So, it should be no surprise that the age of people suffering from strokes are getting younger and younger, just as the number of young people with liver disease and type 2 diabetes similarly climbs. So, what can be done? Start by eating more healthful foods and exercising. Treat your body as you would a high-dollar car giving it the right fuel and enjoying its ability to go. A stroke occurs when blood supply to the brain is cut off. Keeping the vascular system healthy through exercise, and reducing inflammation and plaque deposits with a natural and holistic diet can do wonders in the prevention of stroke and heart disease. At the same time, you can boost your stroke resistance with things like: Wevebecome a society of reactionaries when it comes to our health, treating things as problems arise rather than avoiding the problems altogether. You could be like the majority of people who suffer from a stroke and be shocked when it occurs, thinking it could never happen to you. Or, you can take steps to prevent it through natural health and ensure it never happens to you. Implement these measures on how to prevent a stroke today and share the information with those around you. This article first appeared at Natural Society, an excellent resource for health news and vaccine information. 