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Diet and Stroke
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 September 2011
14 Resources Found
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| Title: | Stroke prevention |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Strokes can be fatal but can be prevented by reducing risk factors. Many stroke risk factors are lifestyle related. High blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, high blood cholesterol levels, poor diet, lack of exercise and heavy drinking all increase the risk of stroke. |
| Date: | Nov 2011 |
| Title: | Stroke and high blood pressure |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| 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. A person with high blood pressure may have no symptoms so regular medical check-ups are essential. Treatment options for lowering blood pressure include living a healthier lifestyle and the use of medications, when necessary. |
| Date: | Nov 2011 |
| Title: | Stroke prevention for high risk groups |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| 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. |
| Date: | Apr 2011 |
| Title: | Diet and Stroke, Heart and Vascular Disease |
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| Publisher: | HealthInsite Topic Page |
| Description: | Links to dietary advice specifically for preventing and treating stroke, heart and vascular disease. |
| Date: | Mar 2010 |
| Title: | Lowering cholesterol |
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| Publisher: | Australian Prescriber |
| Description: | Lowering the person's cholesterol will lower their risk of heart disease. |
| Date: | Oct 2008 |
| Title: | How to treat hypercholesterolaemia |
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| Publisher: | Australian Prescriber |
| Description: | Elevated LDL cholesterol is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and is the major target of therapy to prevent coronary events. |
| Date: | Oct 2008 |
| Title: | Stroke prevention: is it possible? - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | In certain high risk individuals the risk of major stroke can be reduced considerably. Here are some methods to reduce the risk. |
| Date: | Jan 2008 |
| Title: | Living with Stroke |
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| Publisher: | HealthInsite Topic Page |
| Description: | Links to information on living with stroke, including dietary advice and support services. |
| Date: | Sep 2007 |
| Title: | Lifestyle |
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| Publisher: | National Stroke Foundation (NSF) |
| 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. |
| Date: | Sep 2007 |
| Title: | Brain health in old age - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Find out which strategies can help you keep your brain active and your memory sharp into old age. |
| Date: | Apr 2007 |
| Title: | Eating well to prevent heart disease and stroke |
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| Publisher: | Multicultural Health Communication Service |
| Description: | A guide to healthy eating to prevent heart disease and stroke. Includes eating tips for lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, controlling blood sugar and losing weight. |
| Date: | May 2003 |
| Title: | Fats in the bloodstream - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | There are two main types of fats in the blood: cholesterol and triglycerides. Too much of either type can cause problems. |
| Date: | Feb 2003 |
| Title: | Interventions for dysphagia in acute stroke |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| 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... |
| Date: | Jun 1999 |
| Title: | Preventing stroke: is it time to change your lifestyle? |
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| Publisher: | Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW) |
| Description: | How diet and exercise can help prevent stroke. |
| Date: | Sep 1996 |
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