What Causes a Stroke?
Annually, around 800,000 Americans have strokes when a blood blocks the circulation to the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain breaks. When this happens, brain cells are deprived of oxygen and die off. Additionally, memory, muscle control and other abilities controlled by that area of the brain are lost.
Most people manage to recover after a stroke, but about two-thirds of the victims experience certain level of disability. In other words, if the stroke does not kill them, it might leave them paralyzed, unable to walk, speak, or live independently.
Why Are Women So Likely to Get Strokes?
Factors like hypertension, high cholesterol levels, lack of exercise, obesity and smoking increase the risk for stroke in both genders. But, there are certain issues unique to women, putting them at higher risk.
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