This document discusses lifestyle diseases and stroke. It defines hypertension as blood pressure higher than 120/80 mmHg, which is often called the "silent killer" as it causes no symptoms for years. Stroke occurs when there is inadequate blood flow to the brain, damaging tissue. Symptoms of stroke include face drooping, arm/leg weakness, paralysis, difficulty walking, irregular breathing, and loss of consciousness. Risk factors for stroke include hypertension, smoking, excess alcohol, obesity, lack of exercise, and poor diet. The document recommends a healthy diet, limiting alcohol, getting enough sleep, regular exercise, quitting smoking, managing stress, and monitoring blood pressure to prevent stroke.

1. INTRODUCTION
Life style disease are set of disease usually
related to our changing life style. The
important factor contributing to various life
style disorders are smoking, excessive
alcohol consumption, obesity, lack of
physical exercise, poor diet and drug abuse.
DEFINITION
Hypertension is defined as the increased
blood pressure which is more than 120/80
mmHg. High blood pressure is called as
“the silent killer” because, it often causes no
symptoms for many years even decades.
Stroke is an emergency condition that
occurs when there is inadequate blood flow
to the part of the brain, which damage brain
tissue.
SYMPTOMS OF STROKE
• Face drooping
• Arm and leg weakness
• Paralysis or numbness
• Difficulty on walking
• Irregular breathing
• Loss of consciousness
RISKFACTORS FOR STROKE
PREVENTION
Many factors help to reduce blood pressure,
thereby preventing the risk of stroke
• DIET PLAN
It includes plenty of vegetables,
fruits, low fat dairy products Drink
water up to 8 glasses (2litres). It
includes limited portions of red
meats, sweet and sugary beverages.
• LIMIT THE INTAKE OF
ALCOHOL
Consumption of excess alcohol
leads to increased blood pressure
and thus leading to high risk of
stroke.
• GET ENOUGH SLEEP
Sleep helps to regulate stress
hormones and thereby maintaining

2. normal blood pressure so daily 8
hours of sleep is necessary.
• EXERCISE REGULARYLY
Daily exercising for 30 minutes is
very important for health.
• QUIT SMOKING
Smoking increases blood pressure
because Nicotine is a stimulant and
it narrows the lumen of blood
vessels.
• REDUCES STRESS
>Go for a walk 30 to 45 minutes a
day.
>Connect with others.
>Listen to music.
>Get enough sleep
• MANAGING HIGH BLOOD
PRESSURE
Taking medicines at proper time and
regular blood pressure monitoring is
done to detect the early symptoms of
complication.
COMPLICATIONS
PREVENTION OF
STROKE