February is heart month, so it’s the perfect time to talk about the cardiovascular system and how to keep it healthy!
I’ve worked in cardiac rehabilitation since 1994, I am passionate about educating the public about prevention of heart disease and stroke.
An analysis suggests a link between Parkinson’s disease and the risk for stroke. It’s not clear which causes which since there are types of Parkinsonisms that are vascular and probably due to a stroke or many mini strokes. Researchers aren’t quite sure if Parkinson’s somehow raises the risk for ischemic stroke (caused by a clot) or if having a stroke weakens the brain, raising the risk that a patient will develop Parkinson’s.
Regardless of the reason, everyone should minimize their risk of stroke by abstaining from smoking and excessive alcohol intake, getting regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, controlling high blood pressure, preventing diabetes, and reducing stress. Continue reading “What to Do If Someone Is Having a Stroke If They Have Parkinson’s”