Stroke Patients: Cut Your Death Risk by 80%
By
Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Posted October 10, 2021
Dear Living Well Daily Reader,
If you’re a senior, your risk of getting a stroke is VERY high.
According to scientists, middle-aged adults have a 17 percent risk of having a stroke in their lifetime.
Having a stroke not only destroys your brain, but it makes it difficult to walk, talk, drive, or even to complete daily chores.
But it doesn’t have to be all bad news.
Today I’m going to tell you how to cut your risk of early death by up to 80 percent.
And it starts with stepping out your front door.
*****
A new study found that folks under 75 who walk or garden at least three to four hours per week dropped their risk of stroke by an amazing 80 percent.
To get these results, researchers examined the health records of 895 stroke survivors, and compared them to the health records of over 97,000 folks who’d never had a stroke.
Then, they had the participants answer a questionnaire about their exercise: what activities they did, how long, and how often. Next, they followed the folks for four and a half years to track the results.
They discovered that folks over 75 could benefit from walking three to four hours a week as well… their stroke risk was slashed by 54 percent.
And there’s more.
No matter your age, the numbers get even better if you walk or exercise six to seven hours per week.
I know that sounds like a lot, but you can hit three hours easy by simply walking 30 minutes a day (with one day off).
So, what are you waiting for?
Get out and move your body around to keep your brain healthy.
If your neighborhood isn’t very walkable, don’t worry. You can get the same results from walking in place in front of the TV while you enjoy your favorite shows, or even by walking up and down the stairs in your home a few times. The main goal is to get moving and get blood flowing.
Dr. Scott Olson, ND
P.S. If you or a loved one has suffered from a stroke, one of the biggest struggles you can face is regaining your speech. But don’t worry—this “sing-along method” could help you get your confidence back. Find out more right here.
Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.
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