Women, Hypertension and Stroke
Women and Hypertension
In the US alone, it is believed that up to 74.5 million people over 20 have high blood pressure. Hypertension is a serious condition: it is the first cause of stroke and is strongly related to other cardiovascular diseases. Figures show that 69% of people with an initial heart attack, 74% of patients who had a stroke and 74% of people with congestive heart failure have blood pressure over 140/90mmHg.
Overall, men and women are as likely to have hypertension. However, after the onset of menopause, women have an increased risk of developing hypertension. The problem surrounding women and hypertension is supported by several studies which were published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The journal detailed how women face unique risks of high blood pressure, as well as the special challenges women must undertake to maintain their blood pressure within acceptable limits.
6 Ways to Prevent a Stroke (Part II)
Along with hypertension, diabetes and smoking, obesity and high cholesterol are serious risk factors for stroke. What do you know about cholesterol? Do you know why eating too much salt is dangerous for your health?
It’s always better to prevent rather than recover, so here are a few tips on how to change your eating habits, to lose weight and lower your level of “bad cholesterol”.
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6 Ways to Prevent a Stroke (Part I)
As the old saying goes “An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.” Healthcare professionals are always imparting this message to encompass all illnesses, stroke included.
Healthcare professionals continuously stress the need to prevent a stroke attack. They believe that it is best to be stroke free than to deal with the pain and suffering that a single stroke can cause to the patient and the entire family. Stroke is currently the leading cause of acquired adult disability worldwide. However, only a small percentage of people are able to identify the diseases and unhealthy habits which can greatly increase a person’s risk of having a stroke attack.
How can someone prevent a stroke attack if he is unfamiliar with the disease itself? Knowing is always half the battle.
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