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Diet is an important factor in stroke, for which overweight and obesity are established risk factors. Strategies to reduce overweight include changes in behaviour, physical activity, diet and combinations of all three approaches. Recommended changes in diet include reducing salt, increasing dietary fibre, and eating enough fresh fruit and vegetables.
Follow the links below to find information about the relationship between diet and stroke.
Reviewed May 2008
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Lowering cholesterol
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Australian Prescriber
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Lowering the person's cholesterol will lower their risk of heart disease.
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Oct 2008
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How to treat hypercholesterolaemia
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Australian Prescriber
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| Description: |
Elevated LDL cholesterol is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and is the major target of therapy to prevent coronary events.
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Oct 2008
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Stroke prevention for high risk groups
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Certain conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure), atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) can substantially increase a person's risk of stroke. Methods of reducing the risk include medications, surgery and lifestyle changes.
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Feb 2008
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| Title: |
Stroke prevention
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Stroke affects around 53,000 Australians every year. It is Australia's second biggest killer after heart disease. Most stroke risk factors are lifestyle related, so everyone can reduce their risk of having a stroke.
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Feb 2008
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Stroke and high blood pressure
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
High blood pressure (hypertension) is the most significant known risk factor for stroke. A person with untreated hypertension is four times more likely to have a stroke. Treatment options for lowering blood pressure include living a healthier lifestyle and the use of medications, when necessary.
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Feb 2008
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| Title: |
Stroke prevention: is it possible?
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
In certain high risk individuals the risk of major stroke can be reduced considerably. Here are some methods to reduce the risk.
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Jan 2008
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| Title: |
Living with Stroke
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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| Description: |
Links to information on living with stroke, including dietary advice and support services.
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Sep 2007
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| Title: |
Lifestyle
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National Stroke Foundation (NSF)
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| Description: |
There are number of risk factors that may increase your risk of stroke which you can control and in doing so can help reduce the chances of having a stroke.
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Sep 2007
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| Title: |
Brain health in old age
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
Find out which strategies can help you keep your brain active and your memory sharp into old age.
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Apr 2007
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Fats in the bloodstream
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myDr
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| Description: |
There are two main types of fats in the blood: cholesterol and triglycerides. Too much of either type can cause problems.
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Feb 2003
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| Title: |
Tea
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Healthy Eating Club
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| Description: |
Tea has been implicated in protecting against heart disease, osteoporosis, cancer and even possibly skin cancer if the tea is drunk with lemon!
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| Date: |
Mar 2001
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Interventions for dysphagia in acute stroke
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
Difficulties in swallowing occur in up to half of people experiencing a non-fatal stroke. Although some spontaneously recover this function in the first two weeks, many continue to have problems that interfere with physical function, nutrition, recovery...
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Jun 1999
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