Prevention
Saint Francis Medical Center's Neurosciences Institute is a strong proponent of prevention and offers guidelines to avoid illness and injury related to:
- Avoid high blood pressure
- Avoid high cholesterol levels
- Don't smoke
- Exercise regularly
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Limit alcohol consumption
- Maintain a healthy diet
- Manage stress continually
- Always wear certified protective head gear when riding a bike, skateboard, inline skates, ATV, motorcycle and snowmobile
- Always wear a safety belt when driving or riding in a motor vehicle
- Wear proper safety gear when playing sports
- Check the depth of water before jumping in; never dive into water less than 9 feet deep or into above-ground pools
For more information on Saint Francis' Neurosciences Institute, call 573-331-5838 or e-mail sfmc@sfmc.net.