Moderate intensity physical activity can lower risk of stroke
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is disrupted, either because of a burst blood vessel or an obstruction. Women are more likely than men to experience a stroke, points out information on the HealthyWomen website, a risk that rises at older ages. Among the studies presented at the International Stroke Conference 2014, one looked at the relationships between different levels of physical activity and women’s risk of stroke.
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