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Women Face Greater Risk of Stroke, but There\u2019s Good News, Too<\/h1>\n\n
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First, the incredibly daunting news: Stroke takes more women\u2019s lives<\/a> than breast cancer and is the third leading cause of death in women. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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And here\u2019s the strange but true news that can save your life: Most strokes are preventable. A whopping four out of five could have been avoided with the right information and a bit of effort. Read on to learn why stroke is so dangerous and what you can do to avoid one. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Stroke Requires Fast Action<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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Stroke is a medical emergency <\/a>that can cause death or disability, especially if treatment is delayed. It happens because a blood vessel in the brain can\u2019t get oxygen, usually because it\u2019s blocked by a clot (ischemic stroke) or the blood vessel has ruptured (hemorrhagic stroke). When any part of the brain can\u2019t get oxygen, brain cells begin to die. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Because time is so critical for reducing the harm from stroke, knowing the signs of a stroke is important. The American Stroke Association promotes FAST warning signs<\/a>. That is, when you or someone near you begins to experience F<\/strong>ace drooping, A<\/strong>rm weakness, or S<\/strong>peech difficulty, it\u2019s T<\/strong>ime to call 911.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Understanding Your Risk for Stroke<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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In general, women face a higher risk for stroke<\/a> than men, and that might be due to hormonal differences and conditions related to birth control and pregnancy. Certain risk factors\u2014like sex, race, age, and family history\u2014are out of anyone\u2019s hands. But a long list of conditions associated with stroke<\/a> are lifestyle factors that can be modified. Many of these Risikofaktoren<\/a> also apply to heart disease:<\/p>\n<\/div>

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