Brain and Nervous System
Fast Facts for Your Health: Succeeding With Epilepsy
Author: HealthyWomen
Published by: National Women's Health Resource Center, Inc., August 2011
Being told that you have epilepsy can be overwhelming, and learning about epilepsy can be confusing. We're here to help: Read our Fast Facts on epilepsy and learn how to manage the challenges of this serious condition.
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I am being treated for epilepsy, but am still living with uncontrolled seizures. Should I see a specialist?
Fast Facts for Your Health: Living Well with Epilepsy
Author: HealthyWomen
Published by: National Women's Health Resource Center, Inc., July 2010
Women with epilepsy deal with unique issues because epilepsy and related treatments can affect or be affected by the menstrual cycle, contraception, pregnancy choices and menopause. Learn what you need to know about living well with epilepsy through each life stage, from late adolescence through your childbearing years and well beyond.
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Stroke Awareness: Early Intervention Saves Lives
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States, and the primary cause of disability. Each year, 780,000 new and recurrent strokes occur in the United States, and 55,000 more women suffered stroke than men in a year. The increased rate of stroke among women is partly due to women’s longer life expectancy.
Worried About Stroke? Know the Facts
You can have a stroke at any age. More than 25 percent of stroke victims are under 65. However, for every decade after age 55, your risk of stroke increases by 10 percent.- There are two forms of stroke: ischemic (blockage of a blood vessel supplying the brain) and hemorrhagic (bleeding into or around the brain).
- African-American women have a lower one-year survival rate following stroke than Caucasian women.
Strokes More Common in Southern States: CDC
Little decline seen in past 5 years, minorities hardest hit
By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) -- While fewer people in the United States are dying from strokes, the number of strokes has remained about the same, health officials report. And their findings bear out the South's reputation as the nation's so-called "stroke belt."
Trans Fats May Raise Stroke Risk in Older Women
Study found those who ate the most had 39% greater chance of trouble, though aspirin use helped
By Ellin Holohan
HealthDay Reporter
Citrus Fruits May Lower Women's Stroke Risk
Compound found in oranges, grapefruits seems to have protective benefits, study finds
By Kathleen Doheny
HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Feb. 23 (HealthDay News) -- Eating oranges and other citrus fruits may help reduce stroke risk, new research suggests.
Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Fertility Woes, Miscarriage
Some women with these autoimmune disorders avoided pregnancy, study found
THURSDAY, Feb. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Women with rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus often have fewer children than they'd hoped for, according to a new study.
