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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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
1. 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.
2. There are two forms of stroke: ischemic (blockage of a blood vessel supplying the brain) and hemorrhagic (bleeding into or around the brain).
High-Antioxidant Diet May Not Prevent Stroke, Dementia, Study Finds
Instead, the type of antioxidant-rich food you eat might be key, experts say
By Carina Storrs
HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Antioxidants are celebrated as "brain foods" and "super foods," but a new study suggests that not all diets high in antioxidants reduce the risk of dementia and stroke.
High Blood Pressure Poses Bigger Stroke Risk for Blacks, Study Says
Chances of trouble were three times higher than among whites with hypertension
By Denise Mann
HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, Dec. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Black people are known to be at greater risk for high blood pressure, and now a new study suggests that this places them at an even higher risk for stroke.
Parents May Be Taking Concussion Symptoms Too Lightly: Survey
Many don't seek medical evaluation for children or themselves after head injuries
FRIDAY, Oct. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Only half of U.S. adults who thought they or their children might have a concussion sought medical treatment, a finding that suggests many people do not understand the seriousness of a potential concussion, a new survey finds.
Can Tomatoes Lower Stroke Risk?
Study found lycopene, the antioxidant found in tomatoes, seemed to guard against brain attack
MONDAY, Oct. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Eating tomatoes and tomato-based foods appears to be associated with a lower risk of stroke, a new study indicates.
Tomatoes are rich in the antioxidant lycopene.
Can Obesity Affect Brain Health?
It's well-known that carrying too much weight puts stress on the heart, joints and organs, but now we're learning that obesity may even be a detriment to cognitive abilities, as suggested by a number of studies.
High-fat diet may cause changes in the brain
