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Stroke, commonly known as stroke or stroke<\/strong>, is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the world. According to the World Health Organization, more than 15 million people suffer from it each year, and a large portion of cases occur in the early hours of the morning. This is due to physiological processes that happen right after waking up: the blood becomes thicker during the night, the body experiences an increase in cortisol (the stress hormone) and the heart accelerates its rhythm as it moves from rest to activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Far from being a totally unpredictable event, stroke is strongly related to our habits. What we do when we wake up can become a risk factor or a protective tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A 93-year-old doctor, who has survived two micro-strokes, shares the routine he follows to stay active and lucid without relying on permanent drugs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stroke is not a totally unpredictable event. Every morning we have the opportunity to protect our brain with small habits that make a difference. What you do in the first minutes of the day can become your best shield against this silent disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stroke, commonly known as stroke or stroke, is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the world. According to the World Health Organization, more than 15 million people suffer from it each year, and a large portion of cases occur in the early hours of the morning. This is due to physiological […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":27448,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27447","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advices"],"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhy the morning is a high-risk time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The “anti-stroke” morning ritual<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Still in bed, move your hands, feet, and neck slowly. This helps circulation to activate without straining the heart or brain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perform 5 slow breaths: inhale in 4 counts and exhale in 6. This exercise stabilizes the heart rate and reduces the impact of waking up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
promotes hydration, improves circulation and provides vitamin C.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
exercises Circular movements of the head, shoulders and ankles, without excessive effort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Avoid news, television and social networks. It allows the body to adapt before starting more demanding activities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nPractical tips to take care of your brain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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