Goop Q & A : What Women Should Know about Preventing Stroke
“Stroke is the third leading cause of death for women—and more women die of stroke than men, according to the CDC. Those are the unpleasant facts. The somewhat good news: Up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented. To the degree that we can control it, prevention is fairly simple, says Chicago-based neurosurgeon Dr. Sheri Dewan, one of only about 200 female neurosurgeons in the country. Refrain from smoking, eat well, move your body. And: Get your blood pressure checked regularly, folks!”