What lifestyle choices may prevent the development of an aneurysm?
1. Eating a balanced healthy diet
- Include plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
- limit intake of high cholesterol,
high saturated fat, or Trans fat
2. Exercising regularly
- Try to aim for at least 30 minutes moderate-intensity,
3 to 5 day a week
3. Not smoking
- Tobacco smoke damages blood vessels
-Smoking cigarettes is one strongest risk factor.
4. Limiting alcohol intake
Excessive alcohol, can have effect.
5. Managing obesity/weight, hypertension, high and diabetes.
6. Avoiding drug
- illegal drug misuse, such methamphetamine or cocaine.
**7. Avoiding repetitive physical exertion of a small
body area.**
- example prolonged coughing fit. or repeated
heavy weight with certain grip positions.
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