Sudden conditions are difficult to prevent but living a healthy life is undoubtedly the best prevention. Exercise at least five times a week, eat a low-fat and low-salt diet early in life and continue this practice throughout it. Follow the instructions of your physician when prescribed drugs and heed the recommendations on the box of over-the-counter pain medications.

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