Women after 40 need to pay close attention to their health. As we age, our bodies do not work as efficiently as before. Take charge of your health now and prevent future complications.
Prevention is key. If we take care of ourselves and our bodies, we could prevent many future illnesses.
Did you know that May is Stroke Awareness Month? High blood pressure is one of the leading risk factors that can cause a stroke. This is why it is so important to take your blood pressure regularly and make sure your readings are within normal range.
Take Charge Of Your Health Now And Prevent Future Complications
What is a stroke? A stroke, sometimes called a “brain attack,” occurs when blood flow to an area in the brain is cut off. The brain cells, deprived of the oxygen and glucose needed to survive, die. If a stroke is not caught early, permanent brain damage or death can result.
This is how you can recognize and react to the signs of a stoke:
A couple of weeks ago, I had some routine medical tests and had to have a couple of additional procedures. I am a very nervous person and I get very anxious when it comes to my family’s health. My 7 year old son was born with a rare birth defect and we had to endure endless procedures and medical examinations. Thankfully, we are doing great now, but during those stressful times, my blood pressure raises significantly.
At the doctor’s office before the procedure, my blood pressure was borderline high 140/90. I was very anxious and my body reacted by raising my blood pressure. Thankfully, I have my Omron EVOLV, a portable, wireless upper-arm blood pressure monitor that is clinically validated for accuracy and has received FDA clearance. With no tubes, wires or tabletop unit, the new sleek, one-piece EVOLV blood pressure monitor easily fits on the upper arm and clearly displays a blood pressure reading on the face of the device with a press of a button.
Omron’s goal is Going for Zero, which is their mission to eliminate strokes and heart attacks through education and prevention.
If you want to learn more about the basics of taking your blood pressure and how this amazing little machine works, please see my previous post The Importance Of Monitoring My Blood Pressure Regularly At Home.
Again, prevention is the best way for me to stay on top of my health. There are many natural ways you can prevent strokes. By living a healthy lifestyle you can prevent many diseases. Here are 6 important ways to protect against stroke:
Take your pressure regularly, and during times of stress or emotional changes, take your blood pressure and see where you are at. It could save your life! Take Charge Of Your Health Now And Prevent Future Complications.
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