How Do You Reduce Stress To Prevent A Stroke?
Stress can cause high blood pressure, which increases your risk of stroke. And though the risk of stroke increases the older we get, it can happen at any age. Here’s how to reduce stress to prevent a stroke while improving your quality of life in the process. Realize that nothing is more important than your health. What good is it marking all those to-dos off your list, or working a 60-hour week, if you’re not taking the time to enjoy the fruits of your labor? We tend to get so wrapped up in “accomplishing” that we forget the reason we’re doing it in the first place – to be happier, not more stressed. Concentrate on one task at a time. Instead of rushing through everything because you can’t stop thinking about what’s next and how much more you have to do, immerse yourself in every task, giving it the time and energy necessary for the best outcome. Give yourself a break. Even if your days are full from morning till night, it’s critical that you take the time to stop and re-energize – ph
