American Women Are Having More Strokes Than American Men

The number of women in the U.S. having strokes surpasses American men.  Women experiencing stroke present with change of consciousness, nausea, chest pain, heart palpitations, or difficulty catching their breath. Women should be aware of steps they can take to minimize the risk of stroke.  Some risk factors for female stroke include:  oral contraceptives (birth control pills), extra body fat (such as the spare tire around the belly), migraines, cigarette smoking, and pregnancy.
Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  The last thing you ladies need is to experience the debilitating effects of a stroke.  Be smart...get fit and healthy; live long and live life fully.  Help yourselves today and enroll in The Wellness Program.  It's worth every dollar - aren't YOU worth it?