Hey Ladies!!

 Strokes are the third leading cause of death in the US and is effecting more and more young women. There are known and unknown risks that are associated with this deadly disease and stroke symptoms can be very different for women.

Stroke Risk Factors for Men and Women:

• Family History of Stroke
• Being Overweight
• Not Exercising 
• High Cholesterol 
• High Blood Pressure
• Diabetes
• Smoking

Risk Factors that Only Effect Women:

• Using Hormone Replacement Therapy.
• Taking Birth Control Pills
• Being Pregnant (increased blood pressure and stress on heart)
• Migraine Sufferer. Most who suffer from migraines are women, and their stroke risk is increased 3-6 times.
• Drinking One Glass of Sweetened Juice or Soda Per Day.
• Sudden Neck Movement
• Pain On One Side of Body
• Hiccups
• Sudden Nausea and Vomiting
• Extreme Exhaustion

If you think you are having a stoke call 911 immediately, you need to get medical attention within 3 hours of the first symptoms for the best chance of recovery.

If you think that someone else is having a stoke, act FAST, and do this simple test

• F-Face-Have the person smile. Does one side of the face droop?
• A-Arms-Have the person raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
• S-Speech-Have the person repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange?
• T-Time-If you observe any of these signs, call 911 immediately.

it is important to control those risk factors that we can such as keeping a healthy weight, do not consume soda or sweetened juice, do not smoke, and exercise regularly. Your health is in your hands and today is not too late to start living a life focused on health and fitness, it could save your life.