Preventing Aneurysms: Lifestyle Choices for a Healthier You

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.