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Women Face Unique Risks for High Blood Pressure and Stroke
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omen have a lot on their plates, and sometimes important self-care can take a back seat to work, family and other obligations.
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In fact, nearly 50% of adult women have high blood pressure, and nearly three-quarters of those with high blood pressure don’t have it under control. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can significantly increase a woman’s risk for a stroke, but a few important steps can help reduce that risk and give women (and their loved ones) one less thing to worry about. “High blood pressure is a leading cause of stroke and we know that 1 in 5 women will have a stroke and stroke kills more women than breast cancer,” according to Dr. Monik Jiménez, a volunteer with the American Heart Association / American Stroke Association and associate epidemiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and assistant professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. “While high blood pressure isn’t directly linked to gender, different health issues throughout a woman’s life, such as birth control, pregnancy, and menopause, can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure, which can increase the risk of stroke if left uncontrolled,” according to Jiménez.
in life. The physical changes associated with menopause also increase a woman’s risk of developing high blood pressure. Of note, women of Black and Hispanic ethnicity may develop high blood pressure at a younger age and have a higher average blood pressure than o t h e r racial groups, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fortunately, 80% of strokes may be prevented and lowering high blood pressures reduces stroke risk. Women can measure their blood pressure at home regularly and let their doctors know if it’s normally above 120/80.
Doctors and researchers have found a link between birth control pills and an increase in blood pressure among some In addition, lifestyle adjustments such as women. They say that it is more likely getting enough exercise, eating healthfully, to occur in women who are already maintaining a healthy weight, and not overweight, have kidney disease or have smoking can go a long way to reduce women’s a family history of high blood pressure. disease risk from high blood pressure. A combination of birth control pills and smoking can be very dangerous to women and is not recommended. A woman’s health during pregnancy can be a preview of her health in the For more information and tips about women’s health and stroke prevention future. Women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy are at an at all stages of life, visit GoRedForWomen.org/Risk increased risk for developing high blood pressure and having a stroke later -(NewsUSA)
Healthy Air, Healthy Home
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sthma affects more than 24 million people in the U.S., including more An Answer than 6 million children, reports the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. In addition, more than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies By having your air ducts properly cleaned, you keep dander, pollen, mold each year. and the like from accumulating. If any of them is someone you care for, you should know those experts Call A Professional also say indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air. Fortunately, you can still be breathing clean. Not just anyone can do the job. If a duct cleaning company’s deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. That’s why savvy homeowners turn to The Problem qualified contractors who are members of the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA). They follow a higher standard and a code of ethics. The air in your home circulates through the HVAC system and air ducts five to seven times a day. During the circulation process, allergens and Get Help other contaminants can settle in the air ducts and then get redistributed back into the air you and your family breathe. NADCA makes it really simple to find a certified air duct cleaning professional, via its online directory at www.nadca.com. -(NAPSI)