Posts Tagged ‘#strokes’
All Things . . .
. . . must pass,
we’ve been schooled to believe,
but what do you when
you’re behind a school bus.
Strokes Kill More Women
Than Does Breast Cancer
One out of every five women between the ages of 55 and 75 will have a stroke. The risk factors include smoking, high blood pressure and obesity.
Because stroke robs the brain of blood and oxygen, it kills brain cells that can lead to
paralysis, loss of speech, loss of memory, diminished reasoning, coma — sometimes death. Stroke leaves more than 60 percent of its victims disabled.
To protect against stroke, avoid smoking. Studies indicate about one out of four women 18 and older are smokers. Eating a balanced, low-fat diet to control blood cholesterol levels also helps. And maintaining even a moderate level of physical activity helps control weight.
Things Got A Little Tense . . .
. . . after lunch
as we sat around the table
and talked about the past, the present and the future.
Women Major Victims of Strokes
Most people are unaware that strokes kill more women than does breast cancer. One out of five women between 55 and 75 will suffer a stroke.
Stroke is the No. 3 cause of death in women and kills more women than men. It leaves 60 percent of its victims disabled.
Because stroke robs the brain of blood and oxygen, it results in the death of brain cells. The functions that these cells control can be impaired or lost, leading to paralysis, loss of speech, loss of memory, diminished reasoning, coma ‑‑ sometimes death.
Learn how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T.
If you see Face drooping, Arm weakness or Speech difficulty, it’s Time to call 911.
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