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ST. PAUL, Minn -- October 21, 2008 -- People who are physically active before suffering a stroke may have less severe problems as a result and recover better compared with those who did not exercise before having a stroke, according to a study published in the October 21 print issue of Neurology. For the study, researchers reviewed the medical records of 265 people (mean age 68 years) who had a stroke and were able to walk on their own. Other stroke risk factors, diseases, and conditions that might interfere with their ability to exercise were considered. The participants were interviewed after filling out a questionnaire about their exercise habits and the number of hours they were active during a 1-week period. The study found that the top 25% of people who exercised the most were 2.5 times more likely to suffer a less severe stroke compared with people who were in the bottom quarter of the group. The most active also had a better chance of long-term recovery. "Exercise is one possible risk factor for stroke that can be controlled," said study author Lars-Henrik Krarup, MD, Bispebjerg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark. "Staying fit doesn't have to be a scheduled regimen. For the people in this study, exercise included light housework, taking a walk outside, lawn care, gardening or participating in a sport." Dr. Krarup said the study also suggests the importance of stroke awareness programs and prevention campaigns. SOURCE: American Academy of Neurology --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright © 1999 P\S\L Consulting Group Inc. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of P\S\L content is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of P\S\L. P\S\L shall not be liable for any errors, omissions or delays in this content or any other content on its sites, newsletters or other publications, nor for any decisions or actions taken in reliance on such content. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This news story was printed from *Doctor's Guide to the Internet* located at http://www.docguide.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to News Story Page This site is maintained by webmaster@pslgroup.com Please contact us with any comments, problems or bugs. All contents Copyright (c) 1998 P\S\L Consulting Group Inc. All rights reserved.