What Women Need to Know About Stroke Risks
What Women Need to Know About Stroke Risks – It may not be widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress can increase the risk for high blood pressure, a leading cause of stroke. Cardiovascular disease, including stroke, is the leading cause […]
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Is salt good for you after all? The evidence says no
Is salt good for you after all? The evidence says no Shutterstock Clare Collins, University of Newcastle Salt is the most common form of sodium and is added to food during manufacturing, home cooking or at the table to enhance the taste or to extend the shelf life. Most people have heard the advice to cut […]
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Don’t Let Stroke Strike Twice
Don’t Let Stroke Strike Twice Not all strokes can be prevented, but making healthy lifestyle choices, like exercising, eating right, maintaining a healthy weight, and treating conditions such as high blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure can help reduce your risk of another one. (Family Features) While there are about 7.2 million stroke survivors in […]
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