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Physical activity might help reduce instances of major brain hemorrhages

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eMediNexus    30 May 2023

A study conducted at the University of Gothenburg that was published in the journal Stroke and Vascular Neurology revealed that regular exercise and physical activity might help those experiencing intracerebral hemorrhage by reducing bleeding. 

 

Intracerebral hemorrhage is one of the most severe kinds of stroke that can result in fatal situations. The extent of the bleeding influences the likelihood of severe outcomes from the hemorrhage.

 

The research examined information from 686 patients who received intracerebral hemorrhage treatment at the Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg between 2014 and 2019. The results showed that people who regularly exercise had average bleeding volumes that were 50% lower when they arrived at the hospital. Physically active people frequently experienced fewer hemorrhages than those who were inactive. 

 

Regardless of the place of location in the cerebrum, the results were important. Physically active adults showed less bleeding instances in the deeper parts of the brain, which are frequently connected to high blood pressure, and also in the surface regions, which are linked to aging-related disorders like dementia.

 

The research findings are advantageous in enhancing the knowledge of intracerebral hemorrhages and aid in developing more efficient preventative strategies.

 

(Study:https://theprint.in/health/study-reveals-exercise-helps-to-protect-against-major-brain-haemorrhage/1598877/)

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