You can help protect against stroke. It’s just as well, considering every 45 seconds someone in the United States only. It kills around 160,000 people per year, most women, each year about 40,000 more women than men have strokes and more than 60 per cent of the deaths from stroke occur in women.

It is important to know the risk factors, some of which are avoided and controllable, and to recognize the signs so that side effects prevent many serious.

Blood pressure: According to the American Heart Association, Hypertension is a state modifiable risk factor for stroke. Family history and the obesity factor in the development of Hypertension and women to birth control pills or have reached menopause the risk is high. A healthy lifestyle helps, but for many, drugs are needed.

Cholesterol: High levels of “bad” low density lipoprotein (LDL) increase the risk for heart disease and stroke, high levels of “good” high density lipoprotein (HDL) to lower it. Studies show cholesterol in women was higher than that of men 45 years and with low levels of cholesterol HDL seems to be a risk factor for women.

Diabetes: Diabetes is associated with high blood pressure and introduced the ability to dissolve clots, increasing the risk of ischemic stroke. Hygiene can change habits and medications to help you.

You can diet and Exercise: Thirty minutes of daily moderate to vigorous physical activity to help prevent heart disease and blood vessels and control blood cholesterol, diabetes and obesity, and the pressure to reduce pressure. People with more body fat, especially around the waist are more likely to develop heart disease and stroke. Eat healthy foods low in cholesterol, saturated fat and sodium.

Smoking and alcohol: tobacco smoke exposure and people every day in greater risk of stroke. Excessive alcohol consumption may contribute to Hypertension.

Signs of Stroke: It is vital to recognize the signs of stroke and seek help immediately. Time is of the essence when it comes to preventing and permanent debilitating effects. Signs include sudden numbness or weakness of the person, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body, sudden confusion, cannot speak or understand, suddenly seeing in one or two eyes, dizziness sudden trouble walking, loss of balance or coordination, or sudden severe headache with no known cause.