Comments on: What Causes a Stroke? Understanding Risk Factors & Prevention

By: Can Stress Cause a Stroke? – Flint Rehab

Can Stress Cause a Stroke? – Flint Rehab — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 20:36:14 +0000

[…] Stress also causes blood sugar levels to increase, potentially leading to diabetes and high cholesterol – more stroke risk factors. And lastly, smoking is a common coping mechanism for dealing with stress and it’s also one of the leading causes of stroke. […]

By: Can Too Much Sitting Cause a Stroke? – Flint Rehab

Can Too Much Sitting Cause a Stroke? – Flint Rehab — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 15:52:55 +0000

[…] a sedentary lifestyle increases your risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease – all precursors to stroke. Now let’s look into why excessive sitting is so bad for […]

By: Salt and Stroke: 5 Surprisingly Salty Foods - Flint Rehab

Salt and Stroke: 5 Surprisingly Salty Foods - Flint Rehab — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 00:04:01 +0000

[…] recommends 1,500 mg of sodium a day while the USDA says that 2,300 mg is okay unless you have hypertension, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease. If that’s the case, then the USDA says that you should have […]

By: Does Aspirin Prevent Stroke? - Flint Rehab

Does Aspirin Prevent Stroke? - Flint Rehab — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 19:51:11 +0000

[…] can also be used if you’re at a high risk of heart attack, have diabetes, or other risk factors leading to stroke or heart attack (like smoking or high blood pressure). Consult with your doctor […]

By: Reduce Your Risk of Stroke With Vitamin C - Flint Rehab

Reduce Your Risk of Stroke With Vitamin C - Flint Rehab — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 18:58:32 +0000

[…] doctor has spoken – vitamin C is a big deal! As we covered in another blog post, the top 5 causes of stroke are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, central obesity, and smoking. So to consider […]