Neurologists urge: stop this daily habit now – it is linked to stroke!

➡️2.  Never measure your blood pressure

Did you know that high blood pressure is called the “silent killer”? There’s a reason for this. Contrary to popular belief, it often causes no symptoms; you can’t see it or feel it. And if you ignore it, it damages your artery walls day after day until suddenly one of them becomes blocked or ruptures, and a stroke occurs.

On the other hand, by the time symptoms such as circulatory problems, dizziness or blurred vision appear, the damage is often already far gone. Imagine driving a car without a speedometer. You don’t know how fast you are going until an accident occurs. It’s the same as living without measuring your blood pressure, especially after the age of 50, as your blood vessels can begin to lose elasticity, become stiffer and more susceptible to the effects of high blood pressure. This is precisely why monthly blood pressure checks at home or as directed by your doctor are important.

What I recommend is very simple: get one of those blood pressure monitors. They are digital and available at any pharmacy, and check your blood pressure at least once or twice a month, as long as you know how to do it. You should be calm, sitting in a comfortable position, without pain or the need to go to the bathroom, and without having drunk coffee or smoked in the hours before. And if you see values ​​close to 130 over 90, contact your doctor. Remember that measuring your blood pressure takes a few seconds, but the consequences of a stroke can last a lifetime.

➡️2.  Thinking “It won’t happen to me”

This is without a doubt the worst habit of all. I beg you, please don’t do it. Denial is a very dangerous thing, and the reality in hospitals shows every day that stroke does not discriminate. Nine out of ten of my patients thought it would never happen to them. Even if you feel great and full of energy today, remember that ignoring the risk of stroke or heart attack is like ignoring the check engine light in your car. It may keep going for a while, but sooner or later you will face the consequences. My message is to wake up, be aware of your daily habits, your stress levels, and your food choices. As a final message, I want to tell you this: the cancer discovered at 70 began at 40 with low-grade inflammation in the body. The heart attack that occurred at 65 began at 20 with silent blocked arteries. And the stroke that occurred at any age began with bad habits years earlier. But the good news is that you have the power to change them.